Standard Definitions
The definitions document details terms and definitions used in BCSC. Variable names are also included. This document is meant to help researchers better understand the variables and definitions used in the BCSC database.
BCSC Standard Definitions v3.1 (revised 2023; last updated 9/15/2023) (PDF)
For definitions used in earlier BCSC papers, please see old versions of the definitions document.
BCSC Standard Definitions v3.0 (revised 2020; last updated 9/23/2020) (PDF)
BCSC Standard Definitions v2.1 (revised 2019; last updated 12/03/2019) (PDF)
BCSC Standard Definitions v2.0 (revised 2017; last updated 11/26/2018) (PDF)