To download and use the data extract, click the download link or link in the email. Unzip the compressed data file using software like WinZip or 7-Zip. Open the SPSS system file or command file to begin analyzing the data, making sure to apply weights like wtper for accurate results. Always handle data responsibly by securing it, sharing only with registered users, and properly citing its source.
To download and use the data extract, click the download link or link in the email. Unzip the compressed data file using software like WinZip or 7-Zip. Open the SPSS system file or command file to begin analyzing the data, making sure to apply weights like wtper for accurate results. Always handle data responsibly by securing it, sharing only with registered users, and properly citing its source.
To download and use the data extract, click the download link or link in the email. Unzip the compressed data file using software like WinZip or 7-Zip. Open the SPSS system file or command file to begin analyzing the data, making sure to apply weights like wtper for accurate results. Always handle data responsibly by securing it, sharing only with registered users, and properly citing its source.
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 ipums@pop.umn.edu