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This section describes the import and update processes for data tables in IFsHistSeries.Mdb. Updating World Value Survey data (IFsWVSCohort.MDB) requires following a slightly different procedure. | |||
Data import for IFs is a <u>three step</u> process: | |||
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<li>Extraction, preparation and blending of source data (and meta-data) into MS Access tables formatted for IFs database. This step might involve a blending process when data is updated.</li> | |||
<li>Vetting of MS Access tables containing extracted data (and meta-data)</li> | |||
<li>Merging of the MS Access table (and meta-data) to IFs master database (IFsHistSeries.Mdb and Datadict.mdb)</li> | |||
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Revision as of 16:26, 28 March 2016
This section describes the import and update processes for data tables in IFsHistSeries.Mdb. Updating World Value Survey data (IFsWVSCohort.MDB) requires following a slightly different procedure.
Data import for IFs is a three step process:
- Extraction, preparation and blending of source data (and meta-data) into MS Access tables formatted for IFs database. This step might involve a blending process when data is updated.
- Vetting of MS Access tables containing extracted data (and meta-data)
- Merging of the MS Access table (and meta-data) to IFs master database (IFsHistSeries.Mdb and Datadict.mdb)
Extraction, Preparation and Blending of Source Data
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