Flat files are ASCII text files that contain no formatting and have no column headers; however, they are convenient to use with statistical processing programs.
SAS files are formatted for analysis in SAS data analysis software; the readme.txt file in the documentation for each survey describes the function of the various SAS files.
The general documentation file includes the record layout, the survey form, and a description of the methodology used in the survey.
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Data files from an ongoing series of surveys are indicated by an asterisk * following a file icon *. Data files that contain data from both FRSS and PEQIS surveys are indicated by two asterisks ** following a file icon **.
NOTE: Due to our confidentiality legislation, however, you will need to obtain (or amend) an NCES restricted data license if you want to access all raw data from some surveys.