Importing data (general instructions)

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:

1. 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.
2. Vetting of MS Access tables containing extracted data (and meta-data)
3. 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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