MPC Member Publications

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Title: Using the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series in Research (IPUMS)

Citation Type: Conference Paper

Publication Year: 2005

Abstract: Panelists will provide an overview and introduction to using the Integrated Public Use Microdata Samples Series database (IPUMS). The IPUMS is the world's largest collection of publicly available, individual-level census microdata, and researchers can access the data at no cost. The IPUMS-USA data files include 150 years of harmonized U.S. Census data. There are also parallel web sites providing integrated international census data (IPUMS-International) and integrated data from the March Current Population Survey (IPUMS-CPS). The session will highlight the U.S. census data, but questions on all of the different series are welcome. In addition to demonstrating the interface, panelists will discuss the strengths and limitations of both the U.S. and international census data series. Topics will include newly available samples, common user problems and questions, and plans for future improvements. Handouts will be provided, and discussion from new and established IPUMS data users is invited.

User Submitted?: No

Authors: Sobek, Matthew; Alexander, J Trent

Conference Name: ASA (American Sociological Association) Annual Meetings

Publisher Location: Philadelphia, PA

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IPUMS NHGIS NAPP IHIS ATUS Terrapop