
RAND California FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the relationship between RAND and RAND California?
2. Why can't I access certain information from RAND California?
3. Are there discounts for non-profit RAND California subscribers?
4. How often is the content on RAND California updated?
5. Can I post a publication on RAND California's Online Library?
6. What has happened to RAND California's Online Calendar?
7. How can I find out what kind of statistics are available on RAND California?
8. How do I copy data from the table I am viewing to my disk?
9. Why can't I print graphs from the site? And why does the graph take a long time to display?
10. Why won't the graphing function index the data series I've selected?
11. What does data returned as NA indicate?
12. Why does the graphing function only return an empty box?
13. Can I re-publish the statistics or other content from RAND California?
14. How do I cite information from RAND California?
1. What is the relationship between RAND and RAND
California?
RAND sponsors the RAND California web site. RAND is a
public policy research organization with headquarters in Santa
Monica, CA.
2. Why can't I access certain information from RAND
California?
Although the RAND California Online Library, is free, RAND
California Statistics is available by subscription only. For information on
subscribing, see Subscribe to RAND California.
3. Are there discounts for non-profit or other RAND
California subscribers?
There are currently no discounts, although multiple users receive
discounts. Site
licenses are also available. See Subscribe to RAND California for more information.
4. How often is the content on RAND California
updated?
The frequenty of updates varies according to the data source.
Some data are updated monthly, others quarterly, and others
annually. A RAND California Online Statistics Search page links users with data categories, updates,
periodity, originating data sources, and other relevant factors.
Occasionally, updates are delayed by the data provider. When this occurs, we make every attempt to note this
on our site.
5. Can I post a publication on RAND California's
Online Library?
Yes. Post publications on Submit a Publication to RAND California. Not all submissions can be accepted, however.
6. What has happened to RAND California's Online
Calendar?
This has been replaced by "What's New."
7. How can I find out what kind of statistics are
available on RAND California?
Users can browse statistics on RAND California Statistics.
Another useful link is the Search this Website page, which allows
users to search using keywords.
13. Can I re-publish the statistics or other content
from RAND California?
Yes, but you must cite RAND California as the source. In some
cases (as indicated on submission forms), you must cite the
originating data source, as well. See our Terms and Conditions of
Use for more details.
Other questions: write to nation@randstatistics.org
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