Political Science

Provides access to an extensive repository of standardized and structured statistical data in 16 major categories: Agriculture and Food; Banking, Finance, and Insurance; Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement; Education; Energy Resources and Industries; Government and Politics; Health and Vital Statistics; Housing and Construction; Industry, Business, and Commerce; International Relations and Trade; Labor and Employment; Military and Defense; Natural Resources and Environment; Population and Income; Prices, Consumption, and Cost of Living; Transportation and Traffic

Explore topical explanations about using data, including exploring and finding data, evaluating datasets, understanding data visualizations, how to write about statistics, and the responsible use of data.

Includes over 700 member institutions and over a half million files of social science research. Also provides access to a large number of data sets from various partners, including U.S. statistical agencies and foundations.

Requires the creation of a personal account from an on campus computer. Remote users MUST first log in to the campus VPN, then access ICPSR. The database can then be accessed anywhere without the VPN for six months before re-authentication is required.

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