There is a whole range of software packages and tools for data analyses and visualisation - from Access or Excel to dedicated packages, such as SPSS, Stata and R for statistical analysis of quantitative data, Nvivo for qualitative (textual and audio-visual) data analysis (QDA), or ArcGIS for analysing geospatial data.
For more information see Bodleian Data Library.
To support social scientists and others who are required to gather and handle data, the SSL has created a Data Area providing access to PCs which have specialised and restricted-licence data software installed: Bloomberg PC, Eikon PC, NVivo, SPSS, ArcGIS, and IMF Government Finance Statistics. With the exception of the Bloomberg PC, which has to be booked in advance, any reader may use these PCs.
A library of books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos on methods across the social sciences, including the largest collection of qualitative methods books available online from any scholarly publisher. The site is designed to guide users to the content they need to learn a little or a lot about their method.
Contains hours of video, including tutorials, case study videos, expert interviews, and more, covering the entire research methods and statistics curriculum.
You can search classroom-based courses via online course booking system which allows you to book or cancel a taught course and to manage your notifications using your Single Sign-On. Having problems? See Help Centre Frequently Asked Questions. |
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Data training in the University Many training opportunities are available within the University to gain valuable research skills and develop a better understanding of finding and working with data. |
External data training & events Online training opportunities, as well as various workshops, seminars and conferences are also available from UKDS and other organisations. |