Verify Census variable definitions before analysis
When a report or request mentions a Census variable, get its metadata and constraints in a quick, source-grounded check.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Variable Details
Retrieves metadata and valid values for a dataset variable.
Why this helps
Similar-looking Census variables can be misread when labels, concepts, and valid values are not checked first.
- Retrieve a variable's label, concept, data type, and valid-value constraints.
- Catch mismatched variable references before using them.
- Keep metadata checks close to the document that prompted them.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airparser and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to extract each referenced Census variable and relevant dataset year, retrieve its metadata, and explain the definition and constraints plainly.
- 4Pick the Notis webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with a real document containing a Census variable reference.
Questions about this workflow
What if the document only gives a variable label?
Notis can report that a code is missing and may need more identifying information to find the exact variable.
Does the metadata confirm that a variable is appropriate for a study?
It explains the variable's definition and constraints. Study suitability still depends on the research question and method.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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Airparser triggers
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Recurring trigger
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When this happens · Trigger
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