Download the following instructional videos to learn how to use the Investigator extraction tool including step-by-step guides for importing NLS data into STATA, SPSS, R, and SAS.
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Introduction to the NLS Investigator (38 MB): This video provides an overview of accessing NLS data with the Investigator data extraction tool, along with a brief description of the NLS cohorts available to researchers. -
Getting started: Investigator interface (82 MB): This video walks through setting up an Investigator account or using the tool as a guest. It also provides an overview of the investigator interface.
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Variable search (116 MB): This tutorial demonstrates how to use the basic functions for locating, tagging, and downloading data points for research purposes.
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How to import NLS data into statistical software (36 MB): This video shows you how to import data downloaded from the Investigator into STATA, SPSS, R, and SAS. Thhe demonstration is conducted on Windows. Step-by-step instructions can also be found on the Importing Data using Stata, SPSS, R, and SAS page of the Investigator User Guide.