


Using the variables page Variables page menu What are the major limitations of the data?Ĭan I find particular individuals in the IPUMS data? You say the IPUMS is nationally representative is it also representative of smaller areas? How do I decide what sample to use from any given year?

Using IPUMS data Are there tricky aspects of IPUMS data to be particularly aware of? Is there a preferred statistical package for using the IPUMS?Ĭan I analyze IPUMS USA data without a statistical package? What do "add to cart" and "in cart" mean? How does "sample selection" work on the IPUMS USA web site? What if the samples are too big for me to handle? What does "universe" mean in the variable descriptions? What are "general" and "detailed" versions of variables? Getting started Where should a new user start? General information about the project What is IPUMS USA?
