Explain the Advantage of Using the IPUMS Data Set Rather

question 39

Essay

Explain the advantage of using the IPUMS data set rather than a series of decennial census.Make sure to consider validity in your answer.

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Definitions:

Direct Inguinal

Pertaining to a type of hernia that occurs when tissue protrudes directly through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles near the inguinal canal.

Femoral

Pertaining to the femur or thigh bone, often used in context of femoral arteries, nerves, or fractures.

Yellowish Nodules

Small, yellow-colored lumps on the skin, often indicative of underlying lipid disorders or specific dermatological conditions.

Scrotal

Pertaining to the scrotum, the pouch of skin containing the testicles in male mammals.