SocSci-Data http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/ Announcements about social science statistical data resources for Yale University en Copyright 2010 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:40:23 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss SocSci-Data blog to be discontinued Social Science Library News blog.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/04/socscidata_blog_to_be_disconti.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/04/socscidata_blog_to_be_disconti.html Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:40:23 -0500 Webinar on April 6, 1-2 p.m.: "Broadening the Scope and Range of Minority Data: Making data on underrepresented populations accessible" This webinar outlines ICPSR's continuing efforts to provide and make available more data about underrepresented populations for researchers to explore important questions and relationships . In late 2009, ICPSR redesigned and renamed the Minority Data Resource Center (MDRC) to the Resource Center for Minority Data (RCMD). The focus will be on the website’s new layout and resources, the revised structure of the RCMD, and the current goals and programs for this archive’s future.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/03/webinar_on_april_6_12_pm_broad.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/03/webinar_on_april_6_12_pm_broad.html Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:25:42 -0500 The Health Resources County Comparison Tool (HRCCT) Health Resources County Comparison Tool "is intended to enable local health planners, administrators and researchers to compare health status indicators and available health resources for their county (or county equivalents) to peer counties nationwide." The Area Resource File, which it draws data from, is available on CD in the Yale social science library.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/02/the_health_resources_county_co.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/02/the_health_resources_county_co.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:31:06 -0500 Yale Daily News: "Census seeks to count students" short article from Yale's student newspaper about how students are counted in the 2010 U.S. Census and why it's important. For general United States Census of Population and Housing data and statistics and background information, visit the subject guide.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/yale_daily_news_census_seeks_t.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/yale_daily_news_census_seeks_t.html Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:02:21 -0500 Webinar "The 2007 Economic Census: A Portrait of the Nation’s Economy" on Jan. 21, 2-3 PM EST webinar on The 2007 Economic Census: A Portrait of the Nation’s Economy on Thursday, January 21, 2010, from 2-3 PM EST. Interested, but can't make the webinar? Check out the 2007 Economic Census web site.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/webinar_the_2007_economic_cens.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/webinar_the_2007_economic_cens.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:10:07 -0500 RSS feed of statistical publications in the social sciences in Yale's collection from Yufind News tab of the Data and Statistics in the social sciences subject guide now contains a Statistical publications in the social sciences in Yale's collection box that displays records for recent library acquisitions in that subject area. The records come from Yufind via an RSS feed, which can also be accessed directly via the "View RSS Feed" link at the bottom of the box. This is still somewhat experimental, so please send comments and feedback about it - is it useful, how could it be better, are there problems with it? ]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/rss_feed_of_statistical_public.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/rss_feed_of_statistical_public.html Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:02:14 -0500 Online Handbook of Statistics 2009 all about sample surveys Handbook of Statistics are about Sample Surveys: Design, Methods and Applications and Sample Surveys: Inference and Analysis. ]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/online_handbook_of_statistics.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2010/01/online_handbook_of_statistics.html Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:21:17 -0500 JISC launches "Meeting the Research Data Challenge" program "Meeting the Research Data Challenge" program addressing a range of issues related to research data, including: data management practices, tools and training; new data publication venues; and data value assessment. The outcomes should be of international relevance.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/12/jisc_launches_meeting_the_rese.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/12/jisc_launches_meeting_the_rese.html Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:41:07 -0500 Office of Science & Technology Policy's Public Forum to Discuss Options for Improving Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research this discussion could very well affect degree and ways of future access to federally funded research outputs, including research data.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/12/office_of_science_technology_p.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/12/office_of_science_technology_p.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:29 -0500 Webinars on Dec. 9 & 10: "Economic Impact Studies: Using Regional Input-Output Multipliers" and "GDP by Metropolitan Area, Accelerated Release of Data for 2008" Economic Impact Studies: Using Regional Input-Output Multipliers on Dec. 9, and GDP by Metropolitan Area, Accelerated Release of Data for 2008 on Dec. 10. ]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/12/webinars_on_dec_9_10_economic.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/12/webinars_on_dec_9_10_economic.html Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:09:50 -0500 Dataset from "300 Years of Zumbi: Brazilians and Color Prejudice" survey now available 300 Anos de Zumbi: Os Brasileiros e o Preconceito de Cor (300 Years of Zumbi: Brazilians and Color Prejudice) is now available to Yale users via StatCat. ]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/dataset_from_300_years_of_zumb.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/dataset_from_300_years_of_zumb.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:47:36 -0500 OECD Factbook 2009 available for iPhone OECD Factbook App. ]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/oecd_factbook_2009_available_f.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/oecd_factbook_2009_available_f.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:08:24 -0500 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Loan Application Register (LAR) & Transmittal Sheet (TS) Public Data for 2000-2005 now available to Yale users downloaded from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), data for prior years is sold by the NTIS. We now have acquired the data from the years 2000 through 2005 for use by Yale researchers. ]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/home_mortgage_disclosure_act_h.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/home_mortgage_disclosure_act_h.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:02:30 -0500 ICPSR Research Paper Competition also open to Master's students in 2010 - submission deadline: Jan. 31 ICPSR Research Paper Competition, formerly only for undergraduates, is also open to Master's students! (Both in 2009 and 2008, the winners included Yalies.)]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/icpsr_research_paper_competiti.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/11/icpsr_research_paper_competiti.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:58:37 -0500 Dave Leip datasets of U.S. elections now available to Yale users Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections: These datasets complement those already available by POLIDATA for earlier years.]]> http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/10/dave_leip_datasets_of_us_elect_1.html http://www.library.yale.edu/socsci/data/2009/10/dave_leip_datasets_of_us_elect_1.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:24:31 -0500