How can I find data that include my desired variables?

There are several ways to find data with specific variables: 

  • If you are interested in finding a variable within a study, use the variables search feature found on the study’s homepage (as shown within the oval in the example below) to find the variable name, label/question text (when available), variable type, and the dataset in which the variable is found. 

Variables search results on CFData website​

 

  • If you are interested in finding a variable across studies, use our variable search feature (as shown within the ovals in the example below) to examine and compare variables across CFData datasets to find variables and, when available, the question used in collecting each variable.

Variables search results on CFData website​

 

  • Use our main data search, which searches all documentation available for our studies, including the variable descriptions. This option will identify studies matching your keyword search for specific measures.