Specify Pass -- Step by Step

  1. New Pass. Click on New Pass to create a new match pass. Provide a name in the New Pass dialog.
  2. Description. Enter a meaningful description.
  3. Population AB. Estimate whether linked pairs will most resemble Source A, Source B, or an average.
  4. Total Matches. Estimate the total number of true matches that exist to be found.
  5. Cutoff Probability. Specify the minimum probability (worst case scenario) for true matches.
  6. Cutoff Weight. This log likelihood ratio is calculated automatically when you enter a match probability.
  7. Copy Pass. After you have one pass as desired (pass, join, and match specs), click on Copy Pass to copy the current specifications to a new pass.
  8. Delete Pass. Click on Delete Pass to delete the current pass.