Beginning Teacher Longitudinal Study (BTLS) Waves 1-3 Preliminary Restricted-Use Data File and Documentation

Title:	Beginning Teacher Longitudinal Study (BTLS) Waves 1-3 Preliminary Restricted-Use Data File and Documentation
Description:	This restricted-use CD includes the combined wave 1 through wave 3 data file, questionnaires, codebook, file layout, and User’s Manual. The data files are in SAS and ASCII formats, with syntax for creating files in SPSS and STATA. The codebook contains the count of responses for each data item. The User's Manual explains the survey methodology and provides other information about the structure and content of the data file.
Online Availability:	How to obtain restricted-use licenses.
Cover Date:	September 2011
Web Release:	September 19, 2011
Publication #:	NCES 2011359 Restricted Data Licenses
Center/Program:	NCES
Type of Product:	Data File
Survey/Program Areas:	Beginning Teacher Longitudinal Study (BTLS)
Keywords:	Longitudinal Studies Public Schools Teachers • Attrition/Mobility • characteristics of • education/preparation • job satisfaction • perceptions and attitudes • professional development
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