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DataFerrett Users' Guide |
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Chapter 1 - History of the DataFerrett
In 1997 the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the first
version of a Federated Electronic Research, Review, Extraction and Tabulation
Tool (FERRETT). ![]() This was a generalized search system for extracting and tabulating data across heterogeneous statistical data sources. DataFerrett was redesigned from the internet version to an applet / browser using the internet to access the ever increasing datasets. The DataFerrett application incorporated many statistical functions. ![]() The current version of DataFerrett is an application that aims to further
enhance on-line statistical analysis and attract participation of statistical
agencies at all levels of state, federal and local governments.
![]() DataFerrett's Release Notes will give an overview of all the bugs, enhancements, and changes that have been made to the DataFerrett. ![]() |
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Last update: 05/27/2005 |