View Variable Quick Summary

When a subsettable data file is uploaded for a study, the Dataverse Network code calculates summary statistics for each variable within that data file. On any tab of the Data File page, you can view the summary statistics for each variable in the data file. Information listed comprises the following:

  • For continuous variables, the application calculates summary statistics that are listed in the DDI schema.
  • For discrete variables, the application tabulates values and their labels as a frequency table.
    Note, however, that if the number of categories is more than 50, the values are not tabulated.
  • The UNF value for each variable is included.

To view summary statistics for a variable:

  1. In the Data File page, click any tab.
  2. In the variable list on the bottom of the page, the right column is labeled Quick Summary.
    locate a variable for which you choose to view summary statistics. Then, click the Quick Summary icon for that variable to toggle the statistic's information on and off.
    You see a small chart that lists information about that variable. The information provided depends upon the variable selected.