Transcript data instructions: IPUMS

When data extract is ready,
Click here to download.
Press <spacebar> to
continue tutorial
Or Click Link in email message to download extract
Note “citation” for publication based on this
extract.
Download SPSS system file (or other data and
command file). Or “Revise extract”
Click here to download formatted data file
(SPSS in this example)
Click “revise” to add variables, samples,
countries, years, case selection, attach
characteristics, etc.
Save formatted data file to your
computer/server
Right click on file name, then “Save
Target as” to copy to desired folder
Click ipumsi file name to un-zip
compressed data file.
Click file name to un-zip data extract.
Win-Zip, 7-Zip, and others recognize the
.dat.gz file type.
Click system file (xxx.sav) to begin
(or command file xxx.SPS)
Select “Data”, “Weight” then weight by wtper
(for person variables) or wthh (household)
Use weights for most extracts.
This example of weighting is for SPSS.
Happy
Computing!!
1. Use data responsibly:
a. Respect confidentiality.
b. Secure data from outsiders.
c. Share data only with registered users.
2. Analyze data carefully:
a. Apply weights where appropriate.
b. Use proper methods.
c. Report results accurately
3. Support NSOs and IPUMS-International
a. Cite NSOs and IPUMS in publications
b. Register citations in IPUMS bibliography
c. Report data errors to [email protected]