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Learn how to extract, download, and work with data files like SPSS. Get step-by-step instructions on downloading, revising, and analyzing data. Ensure responsible data usage and support NSOs and IPUMS-International by citing correctly and reporting errors. Happy computing!

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  1. When data extract is ready,Click here to download. Press <spacebar> to continue tutorial

  2. Or Click Link in email message to download extract Note “citation” for publication based on this extract.

  3. 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.

  4. Save formatted data file to your computer/server Right click on file name, then “Save Target as” to copy to desired folder

  5. 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.

  6. Click system file (xxx.sav) to begin(or command file xxx.SPS)

  7. 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.

  8. HappyComputing!! 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

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