Task 2: How to Find Datasets

In this task, you will find where to:

1. download the publicly-released data files and documentation for the NHANES 2001-2002 Examination components, and
2.  find information about accessing non-publicly released data.

Step 1: Find Publicly Released Datasets

From the homepage, shown here on the right, select the link titled Questionnaires, Data Sets, and Related Documentation from the navigation menu. Then click the NHANES 2001-2002 link. Scroll down to the Data, Documentation, Codebooks, SAS Code section, and click the Examination link.

Review the variety of examination components available and then click your browser's Back button to return to the NHANES 2001-2002 page to complete the next step.

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Step 2: Find Information about Non-publicly Released Datasets

Some documentation is available for non-publicly released datasets. From the NHANES 2001-2002 page, scroll down to the Data, Documentation, Codebooks, SAS Code section, and click the Limited Access link to review the documentation  available.

For more information on using the Research Data Center, please click the  Research Data Center link in the Related Sites box under the navigation menu.

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