# Problem - #294 merges in changes discussed in #283 which makes dcpst (partnership) into a two-category variable: partnered and single - regression estimates derived from initial population files generate one coefficient (e.g. `Dcpst_Single` over baseline 'partnered') - `getDcpst` still returns `PreviouslyPartnered` when should return `Single` for newly singly persons - thus the `Dcpst_single` coefficient is estimated for this population but never applied https://github.com/centreformicrosimulation/SimPaths/blob/bb58b85989cdd377477e7c590b3630793971fba1/src/main/java/simpaths/model/Person.java#L4648-L4659 # Suggestions Either: - if 'previously partnered' is not intended for use anymore anywhere then remove from `getDcpst` and return 'single' when relevant - or estimate the three-category effects on a separate dummy to restore 'previously partnered' effects.