Exploring census microdata
| Dates: | 22 September 2026 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 11:30 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research |
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| How much: | Free |
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Census microdata provides detailed anonymised information about individuals and households, allowing researchers to explore relationships between population characteristics in ways that are not possible using standard aggregate census tables.
This free workshop will introduce census microdata available through the UK Data Service and demonstrate how these data can be used to investigate substantive research questions about the UK population.
The session will include:
- An overview of the census microdata available through the UK Data Service and the different levels of access.
- An exploration of the documentation and other resources available to help researchers understand and use census microdata.
- A demonstration of how to prepare and analyse census microdata.
- A discussion of common issues and good practice when working with census microdata.
The workshop will consist of a presentation followed by a practical demonstration of working with census microdata. Participants are welcome to follow the demonstration on their own computer but this is not required. The emphasis will be on understanding the analytical process and the decisions involved at different stages of an analysis. There will also be time for attendees to ask questions.
The workshop will use a freely available census microdata sample. During the session, we will show participants how to access and download the dataset, allowing those who wish to follow the demonstration on their own computers.
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