| Who uses the Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive? |
Academic researchers, non-profit agencies, governmental agencies, banks, libraries and research institutions are the most common license holders. |
| What can I do with the Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive? |
You can use the CNTS Data Archive to do a variety of statistical and analytical calculations. There is a large selection of variables and broad coverage, thus offering solid data for analysis. |
| Can I use the Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive with my system and software? |
The CNTS Data Archive files are in an Excel format. This will allow you to integrate the data into a spreadsheet or any existing statistical analysis package you may have which can read spreadsheet files. |
| How will the Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive be sent? |
The CNTS Data Archive is sent to you via an e-mail attachment. Should there be difficulty receiving the attachment, please contact us for other electronic options. |
| How far back in time does the data range? |
Some of the variables tracked go back as far as 1815. |
| When I order the Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive, how much data will I get? |
You will receive the entire Archive. Additionally you will receive files containing the license agreement, the code book, bibliographic details, list of countries and the User's Manual. |
| What countries are included? |
Click here to view list of countries. |
| What variables (not including calculated variables) are included for each country and year? |
Click here to download a 6 MB zip file containing our coverage and codebook files. |
| What are all the variables available in the Archive? |
Click here to view an alphabetical list of all of the variables. |
| What are the terms of the license agreement? |
Click here to view the License Agreement. |
| How do I cite the Cross-National Time-Series? |
The Archive may be cited as follows: Banks, Arthur S. 2010. Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive. Databanks International. Jerusalem, Israel; see http://www.databanksinternational.com |
| Whom do I contact if I have any more questions? |
email: support@databanksinternational.com
mobile phone: +972-52-521-1523
phone: +972-2-566-9340
fax: +972-72-233-4160 |
