Hello,
I am currently working with PSID data in STATA 18.0 and have encountered a couple of concerns regarding the data processing. While I have managed to find some answers in previous posts, given the extensive nature of this task, I wanted to ensure that my approach is correct. I have two primary areas of confusion:
I am currently working with PSID data in STATA 18.0 and have encountered a couple of concerns regarding the data processing. While I have managed to find some answers in previous posts, given the extensive nature of this task, I wanted to ensure that my approach is correct. I have two primary areas of confusion:
- Creating a Panel Data Set: My research involves following the same couples over an extended period. Based on a past post, it appears that I need to generate a unique household ID for these couples, using their individual identifications. To achieve this, I understand that I should download individual and family files for each year separately, then match them by the family ID for that specific year. Finally, I should append the files from all waves to create a comprehensive panel dataset. Is this the correct approach, or is there a more straightforward method to accomplish this task?
- Variable Name and Label Consistency: Another concern I have is that the variables required for my study do not consistently have the same names and labels across all years. Should I manually adjust these variables one by one, or is there a more efficient method to ensure consistency in variable names and labels across different years?
