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2. Preparing Files

Preparing Files

Data preparation is crucial for accurate modeling. The FoodNet enhanced model requires the following inputs:

  • MMWR Data File (mmwrFile): The MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) data file in SAS format (.sas7bdat).
  • Census Data Files: Two census data files in SAS format:
  • Bacterial Census File (censusFile_B)
  • Parasitic Census File (censusFile_P)
  • Parameters:
  • Travel Status (travel): A list of travel statuses to include (e.g., "NO,UNKNOWN,YES").
  • CIDT Variables (cidt): A list of CIDT (Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests) variables (e.g., "CIDT+,CX+,PARASITIC").
  • Project ID (projID): A unique project identifier (e.g., "20240706").

Ensure that the data files are accessible and properly formatted.