IPUMS-International Disseminating Census Microdata

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2. Applying for Access (10 slides)
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Dr. Bobs 7 rules for using IPUMSi microdata

• Respect restricted-access conditions of use
  protect confidentiality share data with only
  with registered users
• Study both source documentation and metadata
• source census forms and instructions to
  enumerators
• metadata samples, variables, comparability
  discussions
• Construct extracts judiciouslyuse subsamp (1
  sample for testing) extract only needed
  countries, censuses, variables, sub-pops
• Use weightseither households or individuals
  (geographical strata power)
• Analyze carefullyproper statistical techniques,
  keeping in mind data quality
• Cite properly IPUMSi and National Statistical
  Agencies
• Share publications IPUMSi and National
  Statistical Agencies

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http//international.ipums.org
Apply for access (see form and conditions of use)
Construct a custom-tailored request select
countries, years, sub-populations, variables
Examine integrated metadata (samples)
Study integrated documentation (variables)
Link to Official Statistical Agency home pages
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2a. Apply for Access
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Apply for Access
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License is for 1 year, renewable.
End of application