Documentation for both files
User Guide (PDF) - detailed information on the survey, its methodology, and data usage
Complement to user guide (PDF) - information on the two PUMFs
Questionnaire (PDF) - comprehensive CCHS questionnaire
File Specific Documentation
Data Dictionary - concepts, universes, categories and frequencies for each content
Derived and Grouped Variables - detailed specifications
Alphabetical Index - lists variables alphabetically by name, for each content
Topical Index - lists variables by topic for each content
Record Layout - lists variables as they appear in the microdata file
CV Tables - Approximate Sampling Variability Tables (see User Guide) for each content
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