Table 9 Sample restrictions and sample size (number of individuals)
From: Differential effects of graduating during a recession across gender and race
| Â | Deleted | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
Original NLSY 79 sample | Â | 12,686 |
Keep cross sectional white and black and supplemental black samples only; delete Hispanics, poor white and military sample | 4847 | 7839 |
Dropped out from the survey before age 30 | 1837 | 6002 |
Highest grade completed at age 30 <6 | 6 | 5996 |
Enrolled at age 30 (except for 2Â year college) | 125 | 5871 |
Not enrolled in 79 and missing last enrollment | 46 | 5825 |
State of residence at entry is missing | 90 | 5735 |
Age at entry <16 | 50 | 5685 |
Served in the army sometime within 12Â years since leaving school | 293 | 5392 |
State of residence at entry was too small (w/ <20 people in sample) | 44 | 5348 |