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+ | ====== FAQs ====== | ||
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+ | <wrap em>There is no variable label on the annotated questionnaire. What does this mean?</ | ||
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+ | Within the NSHD meta-data repository, annotated questionnaires are available. For the majority of the questions, a variable label is located next to the question indicating that these questions have been coded. These variables will have been coded either directly from the questionnaire or to a coding frame if open-ended responses were recorded. However some questions dont have a variable label. One reason is that the question is open-ended and has not been coded. The other exception occurs in the early questionnaires, | ||
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+ | <wrap em>I have made my final selection of variables. What do I need to consider before submitting the request?</ | ||
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+ | When building a data basket using SWIFT it is recommended that users spend time ensuring their basket contains a) the most appropriate variables and b) a complete set of the variables required for the current stage of their research project. When identifying and selecting variables suitable for your research, please use the meta-data repository carefully and seek advice from the designated NSHD co-ordinators and the Data Librarian. | ||
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+ | Once a basket has been built, the list of variables will be reviewed by the NSHD co-ordinator assigned to your project. Some revisions may be made to the basket at this stage; additional variables may be recommended and unsuitable variables pointed out. Once the basket has been finalised the basket will be converted into a ' | ||
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+ | If you realise, once you have received your dataset, that you require additional variables, the above process will need to be repeated. Requesting additional variables is a time consuming process, for you and for us, and may delay your project. | ||
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+ | Prior to submitting your request, please think carefully about which variables you require and ask for help or recommendations, | ||
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