Explanation of identifying codes

California Inventory for Family Assessment (CIFA)

by Paul D. Werner, Ph.D. and Robert-Jay Green, Ph.D.

Data Entry Instructions for Computer Scoring

(182 item -- 4 point response format)

ASCII (Text) entry

Explanation of Identifying Codes in Columns 57 - 78

Coding of Column 57

This is the record (line) number indicator. You will enter a number from 1 to 4 depending on whether you are entering the first, second, third, or fourth line of data for a respondent. These record numbers will be used by the computer to check that all data lines for a given respondent/CIFA are in the correct sequence.

Coding of Columns 58-60

In these columns the letters CIF should be entered, to help distinguish CIFA item data from other files, should files accidentally be renamed.

Coding of Columns 61-63

Here should be entered the 3-digit project code for your research, as assigned by Drs. Werner and Green. If the project number starts with a zero, enter it as the first of the three digits.

Coding of Columns 64-66

Here should be entered the family ID number associated with the specific CIFA responses being entered.

Coding of Columns 67 - 71

In these columns are entered the numbers specifying the CIFA form code. Se the separate explanation of these codes.

On record 1:

Coding of Column 72

In this column is entered the number specifying the CIFA version code. For the 182-item CIFA enter a 1 here.

Coding of Column 73

In this column is entered the code for respondent sex (1 = female; 2 = male).

Coding of Columns 74 - 75

In these columns, the respondent's age should be entered. Enter blanks (press the space bar twice) if this is unknown.

Coding of Columns 76 - 77

In these columns, enter the number of years of education completed by the respondent. Enter blanks (press the space bar twice) if this is unknown.

Coding of Column 78

In this column, enter the code specifying the respondent's ethnicity (1=African American, 2=Asian American, 3=Latino, 4=Native American, 5=White, 6=Other)

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