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This compiled version of the codebook contains descriptive explanations of the data that makes up this collection as well as an exhaustive list of the numeric codes used throughout this site and the downloadable binaries. It is organized by substantive category, is text searchable, and will be updated with each data release. Between the frequency of update and the embedded functionality, printing this document is not recommended.

2023 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2023_01
Release Date: December 24, 2023
Document Size: 590kb / 125 Pages

2022 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2022_01
Release Date: November 2, 2022
Document Size: 526kb / 125 Pages

2021 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2021_01
Release Date: September 30, 2021
Document Size: 693kb / 125 Pages

2020 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2020_01
Release Date: September 21, 2020
Document Size: 721kb / 128 Pages

2019 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2019_01
Release Date: September 13, 2019
Document Size: 721kb / 128 Pages

2018 Release 02

Release ID: SCDB_2018_02
Release Date: October 17, 2018
Document Size: 764kb / 128 Pages

2018 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2018_01
Release Date: August 3, 2018
Document Size: 764kb / 128 Pages

2017 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2017_01
Release Date: August 14, 2017
Document Size: 696kb / 132 Pages

2016 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2016_01
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Document Size: 696kb / 132 Pages

2015 Release 03

Release ID: SCDB_2015_03
Release Date: April 8, 2016
Document Size: 705kb / 132 Pages

2015 Release 02

Release ID: SCDB_2015_02
Release Date: March 14, 2016
Document Size: 705kb / 132 Pages

2015 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2015_01
Release Date: August 17, 2015
Document Size: 673kb / 130 Pages

2014 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2014_01
Release Date: July 23, 2014
Document Size: 480kb / 130 Pages

2013 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2013_01
Release Date: July 17, 2013
Document Size: 480kb / 128 Pages

2012 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2012_01
Release Date: September 13, 2012
Document Size: 381kb / 121 Pages

2011 Release 03

Release ID: SCDB_2011_03
Release Date: August 30, 2011
Document Size: 401kb / 121 Pages

2011 Release 02

Release ID: SCDB_2011_02
Release Date: July 25, 2011
Document Size: 475kb / 121 Pages

2011 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2011_01
Release Date: February 22, 2011
Document Size: 401kb / 125 Pages

2010 Release 02

Release ID: SCDB_2010_02
Release Date: August 26, 2010
Document Size: 348kb / 125 Pages

2010 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2010_01
Release Date: February 10, 2010
Document Size: 300kb / 118 Pages

2009 Release 04

Release ID: SCDB_2009_04
Release Date: December 7, 2009
Document Size: 300kb / 118 Pages

2009 Release 03

Release ID: SCDB_2009_03
Release Date: November 1, 2009
Document Size: 304kb / 118 Pages

2009 Release 02

Release ID: SCDB_2009_02
Release Date: July 23, 2009
Document Size: 300kb / 118 Pages

2009 Release 01

Release ID: SCDB_2009_01
Release Date: April 30, 2009
Document Size: 296kb / 116 Pages