begin by accessing the system at:

Begin by accessing the Begin by accessing the system at:system at:

http://nces.ed.gov/das

Data Analysis System Data Analysis System (DAS)(DAS)

National Center for Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)Statistics (NCES)

Mission –• To make the data collected on education available

to the public• Provide indicators on the status and trends in

education• Report on the condition of education to Congress,

state policymakers, educational practitioners, the media, and the public

• Assist states and school districts in improving their statistical systems

• Review and report on education in other nations

National Center for Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)Statistics (NCES)

On the web…

• Surveys and Programs

• Publications

• Data

http://nces.ed.gov

Most Popular Majors

http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=37

http://nces.ed.gov/quicktables/

http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/SurveyGroups.asp?Group=2

DAS is not PAS!!!DAS is not PAS!!!• In PAS…

– The rows are individual institutions– User defines the columns by selecting other IPEDS

variables

• The DAS…– Is a table generator– Which produces aggregated data– The user creates or modifies table parameter files (TPFs)

by tagging: • Row variables• Column variables and specifying• Spanner variables, Filters, etc.

The DAS Web SiteThe DAS Web Site

• The vehicle for public access to education survey data collected by the U.S. Department of Education.

• Comprehensive source for tables, findings, and reports generated by NCES researchers.

• Data Analysis System On Line (DASOL) enables users to generate their own tables.

Tables LibraryTables Library

• Includes tables from– NEDRC Tables

– Analysis Reports Tables

– ED TABS

– IPEDS Tables (including Compendium and State tables)

– Search NCES Quick Tables

Take a few minutes to look through these tables—they may be handy in the future

Take a few minutes to look through these tables—they may be handy in the future

There are many tables available to you onlineThere are many tables available to you online

http://nces.ed.gov/dasol/

These are tables that have not necessarily been included in published reports. NCES keeps track of requests from the field and makes the information available to others through this service.

These are tables that have not necessarily been included in published reports. NCES keeps track of requests from the field and makes the information available to others through this service.

Analysis ReportsAnalysis Reports

• Includes links to the full text of reports and the tables, figures, and table parameter files (TPFs) used to produce the reports – Published Reports

– Reports in ProgressLook!

The Tables and the TPFs from these reports are also available for you to download.

The Tables and the TPFs from these reports are also available for you to download.

TIP: The TPFs can be modified to create similar tables for a specific group of interest.

TIP: The TPFs can be modified to create similar tables for a specific group of interest.

Some of the E.D. TAB tables are based on IPEDS data

Some of the E.D. TAB tables are based on IPEDS data

You can download any—or all!—of the tables as Excel files

You can download any—or all!—of the tables as Excel files

Let’s look at a hot-button issue

Let’s look at a hot-button issue

You can print this page or download it as an Excel file

You can print this page or download it as an Excel file

You can also use DAS to access the Quick Tables published by NCES

You can also use DAS to access the Quick Tables published by NCES

We’ll search for postsecondary tables with “degrees” in the table title

We’ll search for postsecondary tables with “degrees” in the table title

Many of these tables are based on IPEDS data—for example, number of degrees conferred to Black, non-Hispanics…

Many of these tables are based on IPEDS data—for example, number of degrees conferred to Black, non-Hispanics…

Column variables:average price of attendanceaverage tuition and fees

Column variables:average price of attendanceaverage tuition and fees

Row variable:regionRow variable:region

Spanner variable:level of institutionSpanner variable:level of institution

Note: Rows are repeated for each level of the spanner variable.

Note: Rows are repeated for each level of the spanner variable.

Look at the structure of a DAS table: Table TitleTable Title

Access ApplicationsAccess Applications

• Access the DASOL Application at

http://nces.ed.gov/dasol/

• To Create Tables

Return to the main menu at http://nces.ed.gov/dasol/and click “To Create Tables.”

“To Create Correlations” is not available for IPEDS data.

Return to the main menu at http://nces.ed.gov/dasol/and click “To Create Tables.”

“To Create Correlations” is not available for IPEDS data.

Postsecondary Institution Data is IPEDS data; the other categories reference data from other NCES surveys

Postsecondary Institution Data is IPEDS data; the other categories reference data from other NCES surveys

IPEDS data is available in DAS for 2002, 2003, and 2004.

This is adjudicated data that can be used to generate national, regional, and state totals and averages.

IPEDS data is available in DAS for 2002, 2003, and 2004.

This is adjudicated data that can be used to generate national, regional, and state totals and averages.

Alternatively, you can access the DAS applications for specific datasets using the pull-down menu.

Alternatively, you can access the DAS applications for specific datasets using the pull-down menu.

IPEDS in DASIPEDS in DAS

• Generate totals and averages– National

– Regional

– State

• With adjudicated IPEDS data– 2004-05

– 2003-04

– 2002-03

Steps for Creating a TableSteps for Creating a Table

• Specify row variables

• Specify column variables

• Specify qualifying values, if necessary

• Run the resulting table parameter file (TPF)

The process of selecting your variables is

called “tagging.” A tag tells DASOL how to

use each variable in building the table.

List of VariablesList of Variables

Organizational Framework and Search Capabilities

Note the menu bar. Survey and year are specified.

Note the menu bar. Survey and year are specified.

These are the categories available for 2004. More variables are available for earlier years, and more will be added for 2004 as the adjudication process is completed.

These are the categories available for 2004. More variables are available for earlier years, and more will be added for 2004 as the adjudication process is completed.

Online Help is a great resource for learning to use DAS Online!

Online Help is a great resource for learning to use DAS Online!

The directory tree structure of the variables list expands to show the variables that are stored under each of the major headings. A “plus” sign indicates there are variables listed under the heading. Once the heading is expanded a “minus” sign indicates the list has been expanded.

The directory tree structure of the variables list expands to show the variables that are stored under each of the major headings. A “plus” sign indicates there are variables listed under the heading. Once the heading is expanded a “minus” sign indicates the list has been expanded.

Search CapabilitiesSearch Capabilities

Search CapabilitiesSearch Capabilities

Search CapabilitiesSearch Capabilities

Search CapabilitiesSearch Capabilities

Search CapabilitiesSearch Capabilities

Tagging VariablesTagging Variables

Rows, Columns, Spanners, Filters, and Qualifying Values

DAS Online Exercise #1DAS Online Exercise #1

The first exercise shows you how to create a simple table of total headcount enrollment by Carnegie Classification and save the table parameter file (TPF) to your drive.

The top section of your report shows total headcount enrollment by Carnegie Classification, and the bottom section shows the number of schools in each classification.

Select a TagSelect a Tag

TIP: There is a wealth of documentation included in the Variable Information tab of the Description Window.

TIP: There is a wealth of documentation included in the Variable Information tab of the Description Window.

Select a TagSelect a Tag

Select a TagSelect a Tag

Remember what we are doing in this example is creating a simple table of total headcount enrollment by Carnegie Classification.

Remember what we are doing in this example is creating a simple table of total headcount enrollment by Carnegie Classification.

Select a TagSelect a Tag

Select a TagSelect a Tag

Select a TagSelect a Tag

SUM: The sum tag is only available in the IPEDS DAS. The Sum tag creates a column of sum estimates. Positive values and zero are included.

SUM: The sum tag is only available in the IPEDS DAS. The Sum tag creates a column of sum estimates. Positive values and zero are included.

Confirm InputConfirm InputYour table title…Your table title…

# of columns…# of columns…

The specified rows…The specified rows…

The specified column…The specified column…

The top section of your table should look like this:

The top section of your table should look like this:

Here’s the bottom section.

Here’s the bottom section.

Creating SubsetsCreating Subsets

Filters

Creating SubsetsCreating Subsets

Creating SubsetsCreating Subsets

Creating SubsetsCreating Subsets

Creating SubsetsCreating Subsets

Creating SubsetsCreating Subsets

Creating SubsetsCreating Subsets

Qualifying VariablesQualifying Variables

Qualifying ValuesQualifying Values

DAS Online Exercise #2DAS Online Exercise #2

The second exercise shows you how to import and edit the TPF you just saved so you can group the Carnegie Classifications into fewer categories.

This report has the same structure, but both sections reflect the categories just created.

Row LumpRow Lump

In the modified table, the schools are grouped per your specification.

In the modified table, the schools are grouped per your specification.

User Help CenterUser Help Center

• Tutorials

• Help with Tags

• T-test Tool

• Technical Assistance

Online Help is divided into four sections

Online Help is divided into four sections

IMPORTANT!All new users should start with the tutorial! DAS is very different from the other tools we’ve reviewed.

IMPORTANT!All new users should start with the tutorial! DAS is very different from the other tools we’ve reviewed.

• Questions?

• Comments?

• Thank you for attending!