Applicability: Person
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The Welsh speaking ability of dependent children variable has two classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Welsh speaking ability of dependent children classification
Mnemonic: welsh_speaking_dependent_child
Total number of categories: 9
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dependent child can speak Welsh: Aged 3 to 4 years |
| 2 | Dependent child can speak Welsh: Aged 5 to 11 years |
| 3 | Dependent child can speak Welsh: Aged 12 to 15 years |
| 4 | Dependent child can speak Welsh: Aged 16 to 18 years |
| 5 | Dependent child cannot speak Welsh: Aged 3 to 4 years |
| 6 | Dependent child cannot speak Welsh: Aged 5 to 11 years |
| 7 | Dependent child cannot speak Welsh: Aged 12 to 15 years |
| 8 | Dependent child cannot speak Welsh: Aged 16 to 18 years |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, people living in communal establishments, people who are not dependent children, and people who do not live in Wales.
Welsh speaking ability of dependent children classification 3a
Mnemonic: welsh_speaking_dependent_child_3a
Total number of categories: 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dependent child can speak Welsh |
| 2 | Dependent child cannot speak Welsh |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, people living in communal establishments, people who are not dependent children, and people who do not live in Wales.