Quantitude S1E30: Quanti•Qamp III: Quantitative Research Using Existing Data
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Jun 16, 2020 In a humorous exploration, the hosts compare quantitative research to a military camp, emphasizing inclusivity. They highlight community involvement and resourcefulness in accessing existing datasets, particularly from data repositories. The significance of historical educational data is addressed, along with challenges like restricted access. Advanced methodologies are discussed, including latent transition analysis and ethical considerations in educational research. The episode encourages innovative approaches while grounding methods in real data applications, fostering collaboration among researchers.
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Access Data via ICPSR
- Use ICPSR to find large, searchable data repositories for social science research.
- They provide access to manuals, codebooks, and downloadable data valuable for quantitative projects.
Utilize Education Data Repositories
- Tap into National Center for Education Statistics for rich U.S. education data like ECLS and NAEP.
- International studies like PISA and TIMSS offer comparative data useful for group comparisons.
Explore Behavioral Science Data
- Explore behavioral sciences data like NLSY and AdHealth for longitudinal and population-based studies.
- Scandinavian countries offer amazing but restricted healthcare databases that require permission to access.