Audit Census variable definitions every quarter
Keep shared Census analysis understandable as datasets and projects change.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Get Variable Details
Tool to retrieve metadata for a specific variable in a census dataset for a given year. use when you need the label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints.
Why this helps
Teams reuse variables long after forgetting what their labels, codes, and constraints mean.
- Catch definition drift
- Improve analysis handoffs
- Document valid values and codes
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Census bureau in Notis once.
- 2Create the automation and describe the variables and datasets to audit.
- 3Pick the notis_cron trigger and schedule.
- 4Choose where audit reports should go.
- 5Run one test against an active variable.
Questions about this workflow
What does the action return?
It retrieves the label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid value constraints for a variable.
Can it audit multiple variables?
Yes. List each variable and its dataset and year.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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One drive triggers
Census bureau actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Get Variable Details
Tool to retrieve metadata for a specific variable in a census dataset for a given year. use when you need the label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
One drive and Census bureau, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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