data: (da • ta ) n. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

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ferret: ( fer' • it ) v. To uncover and to bring to light by searching; to search intensively.
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What is DataFerrett

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DataFerrett HelpDesk:
Toll Free: 866-437-0171

DataFerrettTeam Email:
dsd_ferrett@census.gov

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Welcome to the DataFerrett for TheDataWeb

DataFerrett is a unique data analysis and extraction tool—with recoding capabilities—to customize federal, state, and local data to suit your requirements. (FERRETT stands for Federated Electronic Research, Review, Extraction, and Tabulation Tool.) Using DataFerrett, you can develop an unlimited array of customized spreadsheets that are as versatile and complex as your usage demands.

The DataFerrett helps you locate and retrieve the data you need across the Internet to your desktop or system, regardless of where the data resides.

You can then develop and customize tables. Selecting your results in your table you can create a chart or graph for a visual presentation into an html page. Save your data in the databasket and save your table for continued reuse.

The DataFerrett is a Beta testing version that will incorporate the latest bug fixes, enhancements, and new functionality that will be rolled into the DataFerrett after testing has been completed.

Feedback

Development of a tool like the DataFerrett requires continuous user input of the user's needs and experiences. Feedback (i.e., usability, functionality) will make this a more beneficial tool. Give us your ideas and comments by calling the DataFerrett Help Desk (toll free) 1-866-437-0171 or email the DataFerrett Team at dsd_ferrett@census.gov. Put "BetaDataFerrett" in the subject line. Save your DataBasket and your Tabulation (.fsf or .ftf files) and include these files as attachments to your email. Copy the Extraction links into your email to the Team. These files are crucial to our ability to replicate your experience in order to facilitate a resolution.