LibKey Nomad
Directories to Data
As with other suggestions on this guide, these are just a start. Directories from libraries and other organizations are an excellent place to look for data resources suggestions.
- U. Michigan Education StatisticsAn exhaustive list of education statistics from the U. Michigan library.
- Johns Hopkins Education StatisticsSuggested resources on education.
- Rutgers Libraries Education StatisticsSuggested resources from Rutgers library.
- International Archives Education Data (IAED) from ICSPRData sources, U.S. and international, gathered by ICPSR--a social sciences data repository. Many of these are longitudinal surveys and may be beyond what you need for this course but I wanted to call out this source nonetheless.
Searching from the Literature
One of the best ways to locate sources of data is to refer to your class readings or relevant literature. What evidence do they cite? Start here!
- Handbook of education policy researchCall Number: REF LC71 .H363Availability and more information from Catalyst...
This is a reference book which will provide discussion of the state of research and ideas of where else to look.
Compendia
- 2010 Statistical AbstractFrom the U.S. Census, exhaustive collection of statistics published by governmental agencies as well as other sources. Again, learn what is collected and published and where else to look.
- ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
Collection of statistical tables published by federal and local government agencies and nongovernmental organizations. Learn what statistics are collected and then go to the source for more if you want.
