Technical and Software Requirements

To view the tutorial, you will need the following:

• an Internet browser configured to allow pop-up windows;

• an Internet browser configured to allow blocked content to run;

• a monitor resolution of at least 800x600 pixels and text size that is easy for you to read;

• Adobe Acrobat Reader; and

• Adobe Flash 8 player.

In addition, a software license to run SAS and/or SUDAAN is very helpful, though not required.

 

Allowing pop-up windows

Any of the more recent Netscape, Internet Explorer, and Firefox browsers should run the JavaScript code to produce pop-up windows. However, the security settings on your browser may block the pop-up windows from opening.

This tutorial makes heavy use of pop-up windows. Pop-up windows make it easier for you to access additional information if you want it, and to return to the main page of each module without having to use the browser's Back button.

How to allow pop-up windows

 

Allowing blocked content to run

The NHANES web tutorial also uses scripting to make its contents interactive.  Microsoft Internet Explorer may be configured to block this content.

How to allow blocked content to run

 

Setting your monitor's resolution and adjusting your text size

The CDC website is 800 pixels wide.  Therefore, a monitor resolution of 800x600 pixels is the minimum you should use.  If you use a narrower width resolution, you will have to scroll side to side, as well as up and down.  We recommend a 1024 X 780 resolution for optimal viewing.

How to set your monitor’s resolution and ad just your text size

 

Getting Adobe Acrobat Reader

All NHANES documentation is in Acrobat .PDF format. You will need the Reader to view and read the documentation that accompanies the data files.

You can download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe's website at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

 

Installing a Flash Player

All of the tutorial animations are in Flash .SWF format. To view them you will need a Flash Player. However, you do not have to view the animations to complete the tutorial.

How to install a Flash Player

 

Obtaining SAS and SUDAAN

Many tutorial modules contain sample code.  If you wish to run this code on your own, you must have a software license to run SAS and/or SUDAAN on your computer.

How to obtain SAS and SUDAAN