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NCIS News

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A regular newsletter that provides information about the operations of the NCIS, any interface changes, progress towards data completeness and timeliness and any other issues of general interest for users (previously known as MUNCCI Talk).

Issue 7 (Spring 2008).

Issue 6 (Summer 2008).

Issue 5 (Spring 2007).

Issue 4 (Summer 2007).

Issue 3 (Winter 2006).

Issue 2 (Spring 2005).

Issue 1 (Autumn 2005).

NCIS Data Dictionary

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Provides a comprehensive listing of all the NCIS data fields. For more information refer to Data Quality.

NCIS Data Dictionary (Version 2, 1.9mb)

Download the NCIS Occupation Codeset (33kb) or the NCIS Industry Codeset (43kb)

Download the Codeset Upgrade Concordance Document (5.16kb)

 

NCIS Coding Manual

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The Coding Manual provides a step-by-step explanation for the coding and completion of a selection of data fields. The manual provides practical instructions, examples of specific scenarios and guidelines for the entry of more complex and difficult core data items. For more information refer to Data Quality.

NCIS Coding Manual (Version 3, 5.63mb)

NCIS Coding Newsletter

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Produced quarterly or as required, the Newsletter is distributed via email and in a hardcopy format to NCIS coders. For more information refer to Data Quality.

User documentation

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  • Search manual – a comprehensive manual providing tips and hints on searching for data in the NCIS
  • Practical tips for using the NCIS – an abbreviated version of the full search manual which highlights the basic search mechanisms of the NCIS, provides sample searches, and tips to assist users
  • Limitations of the NCIS - documents things that users of the NCIS should take into account when conducting searches