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Workshop: Understanding census microdata for research purposes using the Scotland data collection 30 May 2019, 10.00 - 13.00 Administrative Data Research Centre - Scotland Are you interested in learning more about census microdata and how they can be used in research? Have you considered using census data but are not sure what is available? This free workshop will introduce you to the UK Data Service census microdata collection and the Scottish Longitudinal Study. Although the census microdata collection covers the UK as a whole, this workshop will have a special emphasis on the collection for Scotland. Most of the census microdata can be accessed via download from the UK Data Service website, while the Scottish Longitudinal Study data can be accessed via safe settings and remote access from the Scottish Longitudinal Study Development and Support Unit. This half-day session will introduce these data sources showing examples of how experienced researchers have used these data in their research. The workshop will include: * an introduction to the census microdata and the Scottish Longitudinal Study: datasets available to researchers and how to access them * an introduction to census geography and how boundary data can be integrated into census microdata analysis * a short demonstration of how to access Scottish census microdata online Level: Introductory Experience/Knowledge required: None Target audience: Anyone who would like to learn more about using census data for research. More information and booking<https://www.ukdataservice.ac.uk/news-and-events/eventsitem/?id=5479> ___________________________________________ Gill Meadows Administrator, User Support and Training ___________________________________________ E [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> W ukdataservice.ac.uk ___________________________________________ UK Data Service Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research University of Manchester W http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/ ___________________________________________ Legal Disclaimer: Any views expressed by the sender of this message are not necessarily those of the UK Data Service. This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual(s) or entity to whom they are addressed. You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.