Frequently Asked Questions at DPLS


How do I...?

.... access a DPLS data set?
.....use this dataset? Do I need special software?
.....use a codebook? Decipher and analyze raw data?
.....obtain a specific data set?
.....cite data found on the DPLS web site?
.....can I archive my data files with DPLS?

What is...?

....a data set? (What is raw ASCII data?)
....a directory?
....a codebook?
....FTP?

Where can I...?

....find more information about the Liberia study (in the DPLS Online Data Archive?)
....find more about the Milwaukee Parental Choice program ... and whether or not voucher programs are successful?
....find the names and countries of origin I'm looking for in the Slave Movement study?


For answers to additional questions, please send a detailed email message to disc@mailplus.wisc.edu.

**You may also want to search our Catalog for more information about a particular study, or refer to our User Guides for general, data use information.**


Comments? Questions? Send us e-mail at disc@mailplus.wisc.edu.



Email: disc@mailplus.wisc.edu
Last updated 26 June, 2000.

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