Hot Reports

Moving from data dissemination websites to desktop information tools for relevant decision-making”

Over a decade of Census open-source supported development.

• Data displays created by accessing different networked statistical databases.

• Integrated data reports from many sources that are available on one page.
  It can integrates data from multiple systems at a different agencies. Currently over 50 computer systems and thousands of datasets are accessible.

• Data can be organized into information.
  Data is targeted on a topic or problem area. Graphics and maps are interactive. Scenario or what if analysis is available so that the decision maker can try different assumptions, the result will be displayed in changed maps, time series trend lines, and business graphics. New performance indicators can be quickly developed. Calculators for grant eligibility can be quickly created.

• The same copy of data is used to power multiple web sites.
  So, for example different websites using population estimates for per capita estimates of crime will be using the same population denominator as mortality. Data is consistent across different web sites. Costs can reduced as data is administered and maintained at one place.

• Examples of interactive websites that use the shared data include:
  a) economic growth and dislocation b) interaction between crime, housing, education c) evolving performance indicators d) integrated data for custom Dept of Commerce regions e) program qualification calculators

* Overview Powerpoint: Overview of TheDataWeb^?, DataFerrett^? and other tools

Hot Report Examples:

Economic Development HotReport

Economic Census - Industry Snapshots

DataBank for Community Statistics - Voting and Registration

DataBank for Community Statistics - Demographics

Small Area Health Insurance Estimate Prototype

Other HotReport Examples

-- CavanCapps - 08 Oct 2008