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Tools - Research Methods and Skills
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Check out the Sage Project Planner
The Sage Research Methods collection provides handbooks on all aspects of research.
These projects may require quantitative or qualitative analysis as well as survey research, case study, or program evaluation skills. Sage Research Methods will help!
Tools - Data Visualization and GIS
Snell Library's GIS and Data Visualization specialists provide assistance with projects requiring spatial analysis or supporting visuals.
Contact Bahare Sanaie-Movahed (GIS) or Steven Braun (Data Viz).
Tools - Selected Statistics, Data, and Datasets
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ICPSRICPSR is a membership based, non-profit data archive located at the University of Michigan; it is one of the world's largest social science archives. Access to datasets and related studies on a wide variety of topics. NU students may set up a myData account to download datasets and supporting documentation.
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ICPSR - Thematic Data CollectionsFocused collections on topics as diverse as the arts, criminal justice, health care, and education.
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Internet Crossroads in Social Science DataFrom the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Covers datasets across the social sciences.
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National Center for Education StatisticsThe site map provides a helpful overview of all surveys, publications, and reports published by NCES.
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StatistaComprehensive statistics portal; useful for identifying relevant datasets on a variety of topics.
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Statistical Abstract of the United StatesClassic reference work providing statistics on a broad range of topics.
Tools - News Sources
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Boston Bulletin NewspapersPublisher of the Boston Bulletin, Hyde Park Bulletin and West Roxbury-Roslindale Bulletin.
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Boston Neighborhood NewsPublisher of four local titles: the Dorchester Reporter, Mattapan Reporter, Boston Irish Reporter, and Boston Haitian Reporter.
Tools - More Research Guides
To find additional resources, consult these other Guides:
GIS and Data Visualization - Check the GIS Datasets tab for data from the U.S., Massachusetts and some other countries. Contact Bahare Sanaie-Movahed, GIS specialist for advice about international spatial data.
To find data/statistics, try these Guides: Also, please note that many Research Guides have Data/Statistics or Statistics/Mapping tabs.
To find articles/reports for literature reviews or briefer surveys, try these Guides:
Public Policy and Urban Affairs
Political Science - The Articles tab covers databases for environment/sustainability and education/social welfare/health in addition to search tools for public policy.