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Small-area census data services by microcomputer: applications of REDATAM system in Latin America
IASSIST Quarterly
|April 1, 1989
Summary
The Retrieval of Data for Small Area by Microcomputer (REDATAM) system offers rapid access to microdata for small geographic areas. This interactive tool enhances census data usability for population and housing information, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Geographic Information Systems
- Data Management
Background:
- Small-area population and housing data are crucial for policy and planning.
- Traditional census data processing can be slow, delaying access to vital information.
- Microcomputers offer potential for decentralized and rapid data retrieval.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the REDATAM (Retrieval of Data for Small Area by Microcomputer) system.
- To demonstrate REDATAM's capability for interactive, small-area data tabulation.
- To highlight REDATAM's utility for census data dissemination.
Main Methods:
- Development of an interactive data retrieval system (REDATAM).
- Utilizing microcomputers to store and process census microdata.
- Enabling tabulation for areas as small as city blocks.
Main Results:
- REDATAM provides rapid data tabulation for any specified geographic area.
- The system supports both English and Spanish versions for broader accessibility.
- Microdata from entire censuses can be stored on hard or laser disks.
Conclusions:
- REDATAM significantly improves access to timely small-area census data.
- The system is particularly valuable for Latin American and Caribbean countries.
- REDATAM can provide essential data services before and after official census publications.
Keywords:
AmericasCaribbeanCentral AmericaComputer Programs And ProgrammingComputersData Storage And RetrievalDeveloping CountriesGeographic FactorsInformationInformation ProcessingInformation Retrieval SystemsLatin AmericaMicrocomputersNorth AmericaPopulationPopulation StatisticsResearch MethodologySouth America
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