Explore the table groups in a Census dataset
Find the available table groups for a dataset, then narrow your research to the relevant tables and measures.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Dataset Groups
Lists table groups available in a Census dataset and year.
Why this helps
Large Census datasets can make it hard to know which table group contains the measures you need.
- List groups available for a dataset and vintage.
- Support research before querying all variables in a table.
- Narrow an unfamiliar dataset to relevant table groups.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agenty and Census bureau once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in plain language or in Automations, New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis to list the table groups for the supplied dataset and vintage and highlight groups relevant to the research question.
- 4Pick the Notis webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real dataset and vintage.
Questions about this workflow
Does this return table values?
No. It discovers table groups. Use a data action to retrieve values for a geography.
Can Notis select a group for me?
It can identify candidates based on the question and group metadata. Confirm the candidate's contents before relying on it.
When this happens · Trigger
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Agenty triggers
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