National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Crash Outcome Analysis: Using NASS Data in Research
This one-day, interactive, hands-on training course is designed to show researchers how to use National Automotive Sampling System (NASS) Crashworthiness Data System (CDS) data to answer research questions about motor vehicle crashes and injuries. Topics include:
- Details of the sampling system
- Data collection mechanisms
- Data reliability issues
- Analysis
- Statistical methods
Specific focus is given to data improvements and upgrades made in collection year 2002. Researchers will become familiar with these data systems and the appropriate statistical methods required to analyze them. During this workshop, participants will learn :
- The NASS CDS components
- NASS Case Structure
- Common CDS analysis variables
- Programming and running SAS queries
- Information on how standard errors effect data analysis
Computers preloaded with NASS data and SAS software will be provided and will allow participants to follow standard queries from the instructors to develop their own queries for troubleshooting.
Module topics are:
- Relationship between NASS, CDS/GES, and the Fatality Analysis Reporting System
- NASS Sample Design
- Basic crash research practices
- Basic NASS case review (via Web)
- Programming and running SAS queries
- Standard error effects on data analysis
Who should attend?
Highway Safety Representatives and researchers well-versed in database research and SAS programming.
Costs
Currently this course is sponsored by outside agencies. There is no dedicated schedule for this course.
For more information, contact:
Seymour Stern
NHTSA, NPO-111
1200 New
Jersey Avenue., S.E. W53-509
Washington, DC 20590
Voice: 202-366-5391
FAX: 202-366-5374
E-mail: Seymour.stern@nhtsa.dot.gov