Using the Wizard

  1. To prepare a sample using the Complex Samples Analysis Preparation Wizard, from the menus choose:

    Analyze > Complex Samples > Prepare for Analysis...

    Figure 1. Analysis Preparation Wizard, Welcome step
    The Complex Samples Analysis Preparation Wizard Welcome step.
  2. In the Welcome step, browse to where you want to save the plan file and type nhis2000_subset.csaplan as the name for the analysis plan file.
  3. Click Next.
    Figure 2. Analysis Preparation Wizard, Design Variables step (stage 1)
    The Complex Samples Analysis Preparation Wizard Design Variables step.

    The data are obtained using a complex multistage sample. However, for end users, the original NHIS design variables were transformed to a simplified set of design and weight variables whose results approximate those of the original design structures.

  4. In the Design Variables step, select Stratum for variance estimation as a strata variable.
  5. Select PSU for variance estimation as a cluster variable.
  6. Select Weight - Final Annual as the sample weight variable.
  7. Click Finish.

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