By DHaans | October 1, 2013
CRDCN Database Builder Splash Screen
The Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) is pleased to announce the release of the CRDCN Dataset Builder.
In collaboration with Statistics Canada and Metadata Technology North America, the Dataset Builder allows researchers working (or intending to work) in a Canadian RDC the ability to browse, search for and select variables in the Statistics Canada surveys currently housed in the RDCs.
Utilizing DDI Lifecycle metadata, the Dataset Builder allows researchers to find and select variables, as well as produce SAS, SPSS or Stata syntax to help read in and format the variables, and produce customized documentation (Layout and Codebooks) for the dataset they create using the app.
A one-page installation, setup and use guide can be found at this link, with a link to more descriptive documentation if necessary: docs.google.com
The application is open-source software, so please contact Metadata Technology NA if you’re interested in contracting them to customize this application for your own organization.
Please contact Dave Haans (dave.haans@utoronto.ca) for more information.