Demographic Analysis & Population Projection System (DAPPS) Software
Demographic Analysis & Population Projection System (DAPPS) Software
The U.S. Census Bureau's Demographic Analysis and Population Projection System (DAPPS) is a comprehensive freely available software designed to support detailed demographic analysis and population projections. Featuring a modern interface, streamlined workflows, and a range of advanced analytical methods, DAPPS offers users access to over 20 different techniques for analyzing population dynamics, such as age and sex distribution, fertility, mortality, and migration. With seamless data integration from common spreadsheet applications and including new subnational projection methods and enhanced visualization options, DAPPS is an indispensable tool for demographers and data analysts alike.
Videos
The U.S. Census Bureau offers DAPPS training courses and workshops. In order to complement traditional training the Census Bureau is also offering these getting started tutorial videos.
To view a DAPPS tutorial video, simply click in a topic below. All videos are free of charge.
For comments and suggestions about the videos please email: pop.dapps.support@census.gov.
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DAPPS Getting Started
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VideoDAPPS: Tutorial 1. Installing DAPPS and Opening a New PortfolioThe first tutorial in the series goes through the installation process, how to set up a portfolio and the available actions in the home screen dashboard.
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VideoDAPPS: Tutorial 2. Data InputThe second tutorial in the series demonstrates how to import data into DAPPS that will be used as the components for a population projection.
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VideoDAPPS: Tutorial 3. Analysis MethodsThe third tutorial in the series goes through how to use one of the analysis functions available in DAPPS.
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VideoDAPPS: Tutorial 4. Building a Population ProjectionThe fourth tutorial in the series demonstrates how to build a population projection in DAPPS.
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VideoDAPPS: Tutorial 5. DAPPS OutputsThe fifth tutorial in the series explores projection outputs, dashboard tools and display options like graphs, tables and population pyramids.
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