The following handouts on use of data resources are available:

• ICPSR Guide (Handout).
• Field Poll Guide (Handout).
• Roper Center Guide (Handout).
• Converting ASCII Data to SPSS Using Syntax Files(Handout).
• TeachingWithData.org is a web site devoted to providing faculty with tools to use in courses. This site gives you links to datasets, lesson plans, theoretical examples, charts, learning modules, sample assignments and more. These materials are useful in any course where you would like to incorporate digital materials into lectures (in-person and virtual), assignments, and active learning. TeachingWithData.org also promotes the development of quantitative literacy. Among other resources currently available are:
  • A Guide for Economics (Handout) (Slides)
  • A Guide for Sociology (Handout) (Slides)
  • A Guide for Political Science (Handout)

Note: All of the above handouts are on the current (ssric.org) site. They are in Adobe PDF format, and require Adobe Reader. For a free download of Adobe Reader, go to http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/.

Last updated: January 19, 2013.