Research Guides @ Fordham: Open Data: Searching Repositories & Learning Tools

Finding Open Research Data

Looking for open research data sets but not sure where to start? Try searching in the resources below:

re3data -- Registry of Research Data Repositories
Search for research data repositories around the world covering a wide variety of disciplines.
Dataset Search from Google
Enables discovery of datasets from multiple research repositories.
Harvard Dataverse
Data repository open to all researchers worldwide in all disciplines.
Zenodo
A multi-disciplinary open repository maintained by CERN and the the OpenAIRE program. Includes the deposit and storage of research software, data sets, and other digital artifacts.
Public Datasets via Kaggle
An online community for data scientists and other researchers to collaborate, find and publish datasets, and more.

Library Databases with Research Data

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive collection and summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Data is downloadable to MS Excel.
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) This link opens in a new window
World's largest archive of digital social science data. Logging into or creating an ICPSR account, also called a Researcher Passport, allows you to download data, upload data, or view account stats. To make an account, click the Log In Button (upper right), select "Sign in with your email" and you will see "Sign in to your account". Under the button, select “set up a new account.” Do NOT use the Institutional Access. Use your Fordham email. If you need access to restricted-use data, Accessing Restricted Data at ICPSR.
If you previously had a MyData account, follow the instructions for "Did you previously have a MyData account?"
Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) This link opens in a new window
Repository that curates, stores, preserves, publishes, and enables the download of digital data generated through qualitative and multi-method research in the social sciences. Must first register with a Fordham email. For more information, go to QDR LibGuide
Sociometrics Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences Library (Formerly SSEDL) This link opens in a new window
Over 400 data sets on wellness drivers including sexual and reproductive health, HIV-awareness, mental hygiene, intimate partner violence, and substance abuse. Can be downloaded for SAS, SPSS, and STATA. Access only to DATA. Do Not use Internet Explorer.

Learning to Work with Data

LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Search for online courses to learn how to use software and digital tools as well as understand data structures.
SAGE Research Methods Online This link opens in a new window
Explore research methods and concepts to help design research projects across many disciplines. Use Chrome or Firefox for Best Results.
Books24x7 - Skillsoft This link opens in a new window
Wide range of full text instructional books covering technology topics. Publisher restrictions prevent downloading content.

Understanding Licensing

Creative Commons licenses allow creators to retain their copyright while to granting specific permissions to others to share, use, and/or build upon their scholarship.

GNU Licenses from the Free Software Foundation cover software and documentation.

Open Digital Tools for Working with Data

OpenRefine
A free, open source tool to help organize and arrange data by transforming it from one format into another and/or extending it with web services and external data.

Open Data: Searching Repositories & Learning Tools

Content Note

Finding Open Research Data

Library Databases with Research Data

Learning to Work with Data

Understanding Licensing

Open Digital Tools for Working with Data

Reference & Instruction Department