Navigate NHANES Website
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Purpose
The NHANES website is the most important data source and analytical resource for all data users. Since the website contains both historic and current datasets, and covers a wide range of critical topics, it is very important to learn how to navigate this website and use these resources effectively.
Task 1: Navigate the NHANES Homepage
By getting acquainted with the NHANES homepage, you will gain an appreciation for the number and diversity of materials available through the NHANES website.
Task 2: Find Datasets
All publicly available data and related documentation are released and updated on the NHANES website. Information on accessing non-publicly released data is also available on the NHANES website.- Key Concepts about Datasets on the NHANES Website
- How to Find Publicly Released Datasets and Information on Non-publicly Released Datasets
Task 3: Find Survey Background Information
Reviewing the NHANES survey background information is an important step as you determine the scope of your analysis and which variables to include.
Task 4: Find the Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
The Analytic and Reporting Guidelines should be used for NHANES data analyses and publications. The suggested guidelines provide users a framework for producing estimates that conform to the analytic design of the survey.
- Key Concepts about Finding the Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
- How to Find the Analytic and Reporting Guidelines
Task 5: Use the What's New Page
The What™s New page is an important resource for staying updated with current information about the survey, including newly released data files. It is an important link to refer to on a periodic basis.
Task 6: Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Page
The FAQs will help you with common questions about NHANES.
- Key Concepts about Using the Frequently Asked Questions Page
- How to Use the Frequently Asked Questions
Task 7: Find Important NHANES Citations
NHANES researchers are often asked to cite the data source for their research proposals and related publications.
Task 8: Identify How to Get Help
There are two additional resources available for getting help: the NCHS email query and the NHANES listserv.
Page Last Modified: March 10, 2008
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