DDI Sessions¶
Introduction to Metadata¶
This session provides an introduction to using structured metadata and discusses the benefits of using standardized metadata.
1 to 2 hour non-technical session
General introduction to the usefulness of standardized metadata
Non-technical introduction to DDI
Opportunities created by using standardized metadata
Case studies of organizations using Colectica and DDI-Lifecycle
Statistics New Zealand
Statistics Denmark
Midlife in the United States longitudinal study
Cohort and Longitudinal Studies Enhancement Resources (CLOSER)
The DDI Information Model¶
This session provides a detailed look at the content described by DDI, and explores how your agency’s information relates to the DDI terminology.
Series and Studies
Data Collection, Survey Instruments, and Questions
Data Files, Data Record Layouts, and Summary Statistics
CodeLists and Categories
Concepts, Universes (populations), and Organizations
Quality Statements
In-depth survey descriptions in DDI¶
Introduction to parameters and binding in DDI 3.2 surveys
Representing question grids and blocks in DDI 3.2
New response options available in DDI 3.2
Strategies for multilingual survey instruments
Specifying cardinality restrictions in DDI 3.2
Mapping Blaise to and from DDI 3.2
Requirements for establishing question banks/reusable questions
In-depth with DDI¶
Technical training on the DDI standard
Learn how to create XML that complies with the DDI XML schemas
Learn about the different strategies for packaging DDI content
Learn about different strategies for storing and indexing DDI content
Simplified packaging available in DDI 3.2
Paired programming with your developers to help implement DDI
What’s New in DDI 3.2¶
If you are familiar with DDI 3.1 or DDI 3.0, but haven’t yet looked into DDI 3.2, this session gives an overview of the big improvements and simplifications in the new version.
Schema Improvements
Simplified packaging
Clearer identification
More consistency
Bug fixes
Content additions and improvements
Data Collection Instruments
Harmonization
Groups
Data
Version Management and Propagation in DDI¶
Learn how to manage changes to information over time, both in DDI and in Colectica.
Learn how to keep historical information accurate, while allowing for changes to actively managed information.
Classifications: Implementing Neuchatel with DDI-Lifecycle using the Copenhagen Mapping¶
Overview of the Neuchatel terminology for describing classifications
Learn how the Neuchatel terminology maps to DDI 3.2
Learn about the controlled vocabularies used to implement Neuchatel with DDI 3.2