Edit Format Dialog

The Edit Format dialog opens from the Data Import dialog by using the Add or Change buttons, or by double clicking on a row in the table.  The Edit Format dialog allows you to edit the specifications of variables. 

1. To change the variable type opened in the screen select another from the Type dropdown list. 
   • The variable type choices for pre-calculated SEER data are: Disparity Variable, Time Variable, By Variable, Pre-calculated Statistic, Population Count, Standard Error Statistic, Ignored, and Ignored Statistic.  
   • The variable choices for individual survey data are: Disparity Variable, Time Variable, By Variable (assumes independence), Outcome, Sampling Weight, Stratum, Primary Sampling Unit, and Ignored. 
2. Change the Field Name, Position, or Length by keying information into the appropriate text field. 
3. Value labels can be keyed or pasted into the text block.
4. Click the OK or Cancel button to return to the Data Import dialog.

Note: A Disparity Variable is required for calculations.  You can specify more than one Disparity Variable although one is the norm.  A Time Variable is required for creation of charts showing changes over time.  “By” Variables are optional.  There are different statistics required based on the type of input data.

Outcome Type fields

Additional options are available for fields designated as Outcome fields. You have the option to designate how the values for this field are analyzed. 

• Continuous. This option allows you to enter minimum and maximum values for the field. All values outside of this continuous range will be ignored.
• Binary. This option allows you to enter multiple individual values and/or ranges. After specifying a value or range, add it to either the Positive Outcomes table or the Exclude from Analysis table using the corresponding buttons.