Data Series and Datasets

Once you have applied your search terms and filters, you will be presented with a list of all available data series that match your criteria.

A data series is a collection of related data points from a single data source that are viewable as a single row within a table of data. They represent the change over time of a specific indicator. Data series are presented in table format and ordered alphabetically by country or name. They are always found beneath the search and filter section. 

A dataset is a collection of data series.

Create and Save Datasets

You can create a dataset by selecting the checkboxes next to one or more data series in Available tab. Checkboxes will stay selected as you scroll through pages of available data. You can clear your selections using the Clear Selections button.

The quantity of selected data series will be displayed next to the Selected tab. Click on this tab to view all of the data series you selected.

The FDE allows you to create both live and static datasets.

• Static datasets save only the data series you have selected. The data within these datasets will not change over time.

  • To create a static dataset select the checkbox next to one or more individual data series from the list of available data series.

  • To save a static dataset, click the Save Dataset button.

• Live datasets save your search parameters and selected filters. When accessed, the system automatically fetches the most current data from the server that match those saved parameters. Therefore, the data within live datasets may change over time.

  • To create a live dataset, click the checkbox in the header of the data series list to select all available data series.

  • To save a live dataset, click the Save Live Dataset button.

In the dialogue box that opens after saving a dataset, enter a name and description for the new dataset. Visibility and ownership rights of the new dataset can also be updated from here.

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View Saved Datasets

To access saved datasets:

• Navigate to the domain in which you would like to view the saved dataset

• Click My Datasets in the main navigation menu.

• You will see a list of saved datasets organized by visibility.

• Click on any row to open the dataset listed in that row.