RMIT Institutional Research Consultancy Unit VTAC Analysis Tools RMIT Institutional Research Consultancy Unit Ircu@rmit.edu.au

VTAC Analyser Developed by IRCU RMIT University August 2003. Version 2 created August 2004. Uses a Pivot Table style approach to analysis. Accessible via the web. i.e. Only an internet connection and browser required. No software has to be installed.

Why Have Analysis Tools? Reports available when needed Limit reports to relevant information Reports available to larger audience (i.e. empower more staff) Make complex data easier to understand

What is available? School last attended ENTER Group Gender Faculty Program Enrolment Status Education Sector Preference of offered program Offer Fee-paying/HECS ENTER Group Offer Institution First Preference Institution VTAC Category Other fields as determined by feedback

Data Currently 2002/2003/2004 VTAC Data available Previous data sets are currently being prepared for use by the analysis tool. The tool will soon be modified to allow time series examination of VTAC data

Analysis Output Output can be selected in either Excel format or HTML format. Output is preformatted into easily viewed tables with all variables and headings clearly shown in an understandable way. You can use the output directly, or ‘cut and paste’ into another application.

Data Updates Next years data will be available within a few days of being finalised by VTAC Data for previous years will be available in the near future Work in Progress - Modification of tool to allow for time series analysis.

VTAC Analysis Tool How do I find it? http://www2.rmit.edu.au/departments/planning/ircu/vtac/vtac.php

Opening Screen

Selecting a Page Variable

Selecting Values

Column Variables

Selecting Values -Columns

Select Row Values

Excel Output

HTML Output

Contact Neil Wentworth Institutional Research Systems Coordinator, Phone : 99259709 Email : neil.wentworth@rmit.edu.au