2.1 Connect to data bank

When you log in to microdata.no for the first time, or create a completely new work session, the contents of the command window will be empty. In order to create datasets, it is necessary to connect to available data banks. Normally, it is sufficient to connect to the databank containing a substantial collection of register data offered by Statistics Norway. Microdata.no will in the near future offer data banks containing data also from other data sources.

It is optional which version of the data bank to connect to. The newest version is recommended, as it contains the newest variables and updates. By connecting to earlier versions, it is possible to compare possible effects caused by version differences. When new data measurements are added to an existing variable, this may inflict upon prior sequences of events. Therefore, new data bank versions will always be created in such cases.

In the variable overview found on the main web page, you will find a list of all available data banks and data bank versions, including all variables contained. Section 1.2 describes this in more detail.

Command for connection to data bank:

 require <databank:versjon> as <alias>

Example:

 require no.ssb.fdb:30 as db