Libraries: Research Methods &amp; Data Sources: Research Methods &amp; Data Sources

Research Methods & Data Sources

These resources are available to faculty, staff, and students at ETSU through Sherrod Library.

SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Research methodology at all levels, step by step
SAGE Research Methods (SRM) has a wide array of tools for every step of the research process plus hundreds of qualitative and quantitative methods, including interactive tools such as the Methods Map and Project Planner.
SAGE Research Methods Cases This link opens in a new window
Case studies showing how methods are applied in real research projects.
SAGE Research Methods Cases include hundreds of case studies showing how methods are applied in real research projects in various disciplines.
SAGE Research Methods Datasets This link opens in a new window
Collection of datasets that can be used to support the teaching and learning of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods used in the social sciences.
These are datasets taken from real research projects, but edited and cleaned for teaching purposes. Each dataset will be accompanied by a short clear narrative description of the data and easy-to-follow instructions on how to apply the research method.

ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research)
ICPSR advances and expands social and behavioral research, acting as a global leader in data stewardship and providing rich data resources and responsive educational opportunities.
Google Dataset Search
Google Dataset Search is a companion to Google Scholar. Its aim is to unify searching of the broad range of public and private statistical and data resources.

Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
A suite of online tools and data that allow users to visually explore hundreds of thousands of data indicators across demography, economy, health, religion, crime and more. Users can visualize and interact with data, create reports and downloads for offline processing.
Use Social Explorer to visualize and interact with data, create maps, charts, reports and downloads that help you reach your goals. Explore hundreds of thousands of built-in data indicators related to demography, economy, health, politics, environment, crime and more.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Statistics and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources on over 600 industries.
Provides access to quantitative facts by market sector, encompassing agriculture, finance, and politics, to name a few. Statista is a statistics portal that integrates thousands of diverse topics of data and facts from a wide range of sources onto a single platform. Sources of information include market research, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.

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