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Interpretation guidance for Urban Institute Portal datasets. Coded values (-1/-2/-3), year definitions, grade encoding, suppression, licensing, cross-source joins. Use when interpreting Portal data before analysis. Routes to source-specific skills.

When to use

• Interpreting Portal coded values (-1/-2/-3)
• Understanding year definitions (fall vs. academic year)
• Applying correct grade encoding
• Assessing suppression rates
• Citing data under ODC-By license
• Reviewing Portal data before analysis
• Joining identifiers across CCD, IPEDS, CRDC, and other sources
• Routing to source-specific skills

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