User Guide
Entry point for documented census and survey datasets, and access to microdata
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Entry point for documented census and survey datasets, and access to microdata
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For an introduction on how to use the Microdata Library see this video :
The Microdata Library is accessible using the following URL:
A link is available from the "Tools" menu:
PDH Data Catalogue entries have a link to visualize the data at its source (Microdata Library):
The Microdata Library Central Data Catalog allows users to search for published studies (censuses and surveys).
A keyword search returns datasets containing the given keyword(s) in titles and descriptions. The variable description can also be used to search in more detail.
Study Description - details all components of a study (census or survey) from identification to metadata production.
Documentation - provides access to questionnaires, reports, technical documents etc.
Data Description - provides a full listing of all datasets and variables created as part of the study.
Clicking on a data file provides a listing of all variables. Clicking on a variable then displays a profile of that variables' responses.
To access microdata (where available), create an account and then follow the data request instructions
The application is also accessible in several ways from the :
The Microdata Library is registered in the Data Catalogue and can also be found using its various different functionnalities. For more information see .
