Census and Sample Metadata for Data Analysis
Learn about sample characteristics, census information, and unit definitions to enhance data interpretation. Explore variables in samples and create extracts for advanced analysis.
Census and Sample Metadata for Data Analysis
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Presentation Transcript
View Sample descriptions (integrated metadata) Press <spacebar> to continue tutorial
Topic: Sample and Census metadata (12 slides) • Explore metadata, click “Sample descriptions”: • Sample summary: person records, %, cautions • Census characteristics: Title, agency, date, field work, etc. • Sample characteristics: source, design, unit, fraction, weights, special populations (e.g., nomads, military, homeless) • Units definitions: dwellings, house, households • Select samples to view variables or create an extract
Census characteristics: title, agency, universe, de facto/de jure, unit, day
Sample characteristics:sample unit, fraction, person records, weightsUnits identified: dwellings, vacant, households, individuals, group quarters, etc.
Unit definitions: dwellings, house, households • When finished, scroll to top and click any option. • To view the variables in a sample or samples or to create an extract, scroll to top and click “Variables”.
Integrated Metadata: Sample selection button Click here, to select samples (the default is “all samples in the database”)
Select Samples: click any box or boxesThen, click “Submit sample selections” First, select samples (click any box or boxes—scroll up-down). Then, click “submit sample selections”. If not, selections are notselected.
Select Samples: click any box or boxesThen, click “Submit sample selections” Want more? View tutorial on “variables”