Overview

The data download and data use sections provide guidance for accessing and using your ABCD and HBCD datasets you have created. The download section covers two primary pathways: creating custom datasets tailored to specific research needs, and accessing pre-assembled datasets that contain commonly requested variable collections. Both approaches offer multiple file format options and configurable export settings to accommodate different analytical workflows.

The data use section focuses on format selection and best practices for working with downloaded datasets. It provides detailed information about file format capabilities and special features like shadow matrices for handling missing data.