Table of Contents
- Matching Your Topic to a DatasetHelps users begin thinking about what dataset(s) might satisfy their needs by providing important definitions (e.g., "data" vs. "statistics", "panel" data vs. "longitudinal" data, etc.) and asking questions which will make their searching more precise.
- Starting Your SearchProvides a tutorial on how to search for datasets using the Gitenstein Library's website. Links to other common dataset sources of datasets/statistics, and other helpful TCNJ LibGuides.
- Searching TipsA list of quick tips to make searching faster and more effective.
- Evaluating DatasetsProvides guidance for evaluating datasets once they've been found. Also explains the importance of codebooks/supplementary materials.
Books About Data and Datasets
Managing Your Research Data and Documentation by Call Number: BF76.5 .B47 2018ISBN: 9781433827099Publication Date: 2017-11-01
A Beginner's Guide to Using Open Access Data by Call Number: Available OnlineISBN: 9780429664953Publication Date: 2019-02-12
SPSS survival manual : a step by step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS by Call Number: HA32 .P35 2020ISBN: 1760875534Publication Date: 2020
An Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Using Stata® by Call Number: HA32 .D37 2020ISBN: 9781506371832Publication Date: 2019-01-29
R Data Analysis Cookbook - Second Edition by Call Number: QA276.45.R3 P33 2012ISBN: 9781787124479Publication Date: 2017-09-20
