Location of study compared with province or territory of residence

Part A - Short definition:

Indicates whether the 'Location of study' is the same as the province or territory of residence, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada.

Part B - Detailed definition:

This is a summary variable that indicates whether the 'Location of study' of the person's highest certificate, diploma or degree was the same province or territory where the person lived at the time of the 2011 National Household Survey, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada. This variable is derived from 'Location of study' and 'Province or territory of current residence.' It only applies to individuals who had completed a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

Reported in:

2011

Reported for:

Population aged 15 years and over in private households, with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree

Question number(s):

Derived variable: Question 32 and province or territory of residence

Responses:

Same as province or territory of residence; Another province or territory; Outside Canada; No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

Remarks:

This variable is useful for comparing the location of the institution where individuals completed their highest postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree with their current province or territory of residence. It can be used to monitor flows between the two locations.

The highly summarized nature of the variable makes it useful for smaller subpopulations and smaller geographical areas when more detailed information on Location of study may not be needed.

For any comments on data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, 2011 National Household Survey.