User Manuals

Technical data file user manuals provide detailed information about the statistical design of the HS&B survey waves, data collection methodology, response rates and bias analyses, assessment design, transcript collection methodology, and many other subjects.
The main technical documentation is:

High School and Beyond Third Follow-Up (1986) Technical Report
High School and Beyond Fourth Follow-Up (1992) Methodology Report. Technical Report.

Other technical documentation can be found at the Publications and Products section.