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Chapter 2 DataFerrett at a Glance Launch the DataFerrett by clicking on the Launch DataFerrett from dataferrett.census.gov. Log In The first step is to ...

DataFerrett User's Guide Part 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 History of DataFerrett Chapter 2 DataFerrett AtaGlance at a Glance Chapter3 System Requirements ...

data: (da'ta ) n. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn ferret: ( fer' it ) v. To uncover and to bring to light by searching; to search intensively ...

Basic Features of the DataFerrett System Searching: Searching based on variable names, variable labels, dataset topics. Keyword searches can be canceled ...

Detailed DataFerrett Features Features Feature Code code key Feature Introduction Tab IT1 IT Introduction Tab File Open by Icon MN1 ...

DataFerrett Kinds of Datasets Overview of the different Dataset types and how they behave: Micro Data : Individual transaction records, or survey response records ...

Reporting bugs for any generic hot report Please state clearly: 1: Describe all the steps that lead to error page it helps me to replicate the error ...

Mini Movies of DataFerrett Functions The links below will show short, isolated but animated screen snapshots of functions for data manipulation in DataFerrett. These ...

Online Training Overview Tutorial: Microdata is data in which every record represents an individual's answers to a survey (SurveyData) or government form ...

DataFerrett Examples MarianneThrift 2010 02 12

FAQS for DataFerrett Q. I'm not able to get my extraction. I'm using the Applet. A. In a Firefox browser window Tools Option Content tab The block pop ...

Please Help out! Please give use your Comments and Suggestions! Find a Bug? Please help us chase them down! CavanCapps 2010 01 31

Chapter 6 Overview of Tabs Introduction (Tab) On this tab DataFerret provides several useful links. These links go to sites that provide access to useful documentation ...

nop DataFerrett Web Preferences The following settings are web preferences of the DataFerrett web. These preferences overwrite the site level preferences in ...

Differences between DataFerrett and SPSS or SAS DataFerret is an opensource "point and click" interface meant to facilitate quick descriptive analysis. Data transformations ...

Chapter 7 How to Select Datasets and Variables The Step 1: Select Dataset Variables tab is the screen used for selecting and searching through datasets for variables ...

DataFerrett Spreadsheet Help TABULATION LAYOUT: Once you have your variables in your DataBasket, left click on a variable and drag it over to the desired area on ...

Chapter 14 Graph Window Change the Type of the Graph The type of the graph used can be changed by clicking on the graph drop down menu and choosing the desired ...

Chapter 13 Making a Map Making a Map with Decennial Data We selected our geography of California in Chapter 8. Selecting Geography is available in some of ...

Chapter 11 Step 2: Download In Download we will explore the download capability of DataFerrett using the example databasket from the previous Chapter (9). Remember ...

Chapter 12 Step 2: Make a Table Setting up the Table In Step 2: DataBasket/Download/MakeATable select the MakeATable button to open the Ferrett Tabulation window ...

Chapter 10 Step 2: Ferrett Recode Window What is a Recode? A recode is basically a new variable that you create by combining or collapsing the value (answers) ...

Chapter 9 Overview of Step 2: DataBasket/Download/MakeATable The DataBasket will only hold variables from a single survey. In Step 2, you can: See all the variables ...

Chapter 8 Browse/Select Geographies Wizard Another way to browse variables will be the selecting of geographies. Geography is available in this format in some of ...

Chapter 7 Ferrett Browse Variable Window Selecting the Browse/Select Highlighted Variables button will opens the Ferrett Browse Variable window. Browse variable ...

DataBasket Instructions: A DataBasket is a place to gather data variable together for later use. This is much like a shopping basket on Amazon or any other shopping ...

Browse Variables Instructions: 1) The variables you have chosen in the Select Survey and Variables step are listed in the Browse Variable window. Highlight ...

Step 1: Select Dataset Variables Instructions: 1. Selecting your Data Type In the blue bordered section you will see a list of available data types (Microdata ...

Data Ferrett Applet bugs Misc Needs testing CavanCapps 18 May 2009 test CavanCapps 18 May 2009 #MiscNeeds Need to deep link into search for ACS Screen ...

Feature Requests Web Applet Tabulation: dropping a variable to "explode" DOES NOT show in tabulation. MarianneThrift 30 Jul 2009 These are from Wayne at ABS creating ...

DataFerrett Available Datasets Datasets and topics that are available

DataFerrett Sample Analysis and Instruction

Usability Problems and Suggestions for DataFerrett Enter your usability problems and and suggestions you have for improvements here: The "Multi variable Data Step ...

GeneralDataFerrettUsability AmericanCommunitySurveyFeedback AustralianBureauOfStatisticsFeedback CavanCapps 30 Apr 2007

Survey data is a data set created from a survey. A survey is done, because asking everyone in a given population or universe about a topic is too expensive. A survey ...

Login, email is used for the public user First time you login you get the process overview Do you want MicroData or MacroData/Summary data/Aggregate data Tab STEP ...

from a student in the Understanding Federal Statistics class yesterday (10/9/08): "DataFerrett is the best thing since sliced bread. I'm as serious as a heart attack ...

from a student in the Understanding Federal Statistics class yesterday: "DataFerrett is the best thing since sliced bread. I'm as serious as a heart attack." Tai ...

DataFerrett Advanced Training Topics Data integration dataset joining by common variable (Example 1) Multiple variable recodes microdata (Example ...

Example 1 Data Integration: Creating a Single Table using Mutiple Datasets Other features illustrated: Aggregate data multi variable recode Background: Different ...

Batch Processing of DataFerrett There are a set of programs allowing processing of DataFerrett tabulations in a batch environment. The first is a java application ...

This is the help topic web CavanCapps 02 Feb 2008

I am working with the CPS dataset on Ferrett and wanted to start a discussion on how to create a geographic control at the county level. For instance, using the March ...

Example 3 Mapping address points on a thematic map Other features illustrated: Viewing underlying records, clearing one dimension, changing universe from the spreadsheet ...

Example 5 List mode showing a list of only those records meeting a set criterion Other features illustrated: Advanced SQL Background: You can have your table ...

Example 4 Spreadsheet functions Ranking, weighted ranking, order of formula processing. Other features illustrated: Summing calculation, hiding columns, creating ...

DataFerrett is a unique data mining and extraction tool. RichieWang 23 Aug 2007

Cavan, This is the feedback that we have reviewed from ARACY in regards to the DataFerrett evaluation that we undertook. We should discuss when we get a chance. Also ...

Some thoughts on usability issues with DataFerrett based on experience assisting San Diego Union Tribune reporters in their use of ACS PUMS data to study in and out ...

Training Calendar Monday, March 5, 2007 DataFerrett training for PIO; 1:00pm to 4:00pm; SHEP Room 208 CavanCapps 29 Jan 2007