Match ID #4 - Partial Name, DOB

Match ID for linking disparate datasets using parts of identifiers.

Usage

match_id_4(first_name, last_name, dob)

Arguments

first_name

First 4 characters of string

last_name

First 4 characters of string

dob

Date

Value

Match id using part of name and date of birth.

Examples

match_id_4("Mickey","Mouse","1955-07-17")
#> [1] "MICKMOUS1955-07-17"