Accessing data and documentation at ESDS
ESDS provides comprehensive information for each of the 5,000 plus datasets in its Data Catalogue. Searching and browsing this information is free and does
not require registration. Access to the data requires registration.
Finding data
At , try these searches
through the top tab
and the left-hand link:
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Search term:
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Search for:
Crime
Income
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Find new datasets and new editions of data released in the last month
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Each dataset is assigned one or more categories to reflect the overall subject of the
data at study level.
Search for data where the overall subject of the data at study level is .
HINT - look under Society and culture
or use the browser bar to find Leisure on page
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Each catalogue record contains a list of Keywords
covering all topics included in the data.
Use the UKDA HASSET thesaurus to decide on the appropriate search terms for data that cover
topics relating to Household chores.
HINT - find an alternative search term. Try the matching term Households
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Choose from
the left hand menu to explore the most popular series. Dedicated web pages provide quick and easy access to the data and documentation. The
majority of the series also have their own introduction, news and links pages.
Locate the . Follow the links to
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Exploring catalogue records
Using the Advanced Search option, search for , study number 4982, by Title or
UKDA Study Number.
Click on the link or to display the catalogue record and links to documentation,
variables (if available), keywords, publications, and related studies.
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The catalogue record can be consulted to find out: who sponsored the study; who deposited the data;
coverage (dates, country, regions etc.); sampling and data collection methodology.
Sections within the catalogue record include:
- Abstract - provides a brief overview of the study and the main topics covered
- Keywords - subject keywords, taken from the HASSET thesaurus, reflecting the
coverage of the dataset;selecting a term retrieves other datasets given the same term
- Variables - variable labels and value labels within a dataset for the most popular datasets
- Publications - a bibliography of publications produced by the principal investigators
- Related studies - related datasets held in the Data Catalogue
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Documentation
usually consists of a User Guide containing background details of the study
and research methods, including original instruments - e.g. questionnaires, and coding information.
Select the file . Explore the user guide using the bookmarks.
The file
contains the bibliographic citation for the dataset and an abbreviated
catalogue record.
The
below the documentation table, describes how the data were processed and gives other information not available in the user guides.
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Consulting data listings for qualitative data collections
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Each qualitative dataset has a 'Data list'. This provides important details of the sample such as
basic interviewee biographical details and an indication of length and file names of
transcripts. It can help users to identify those transcripts most relevant
to their research.
From a catalogue search on locate study 4594, . In the documentation table select the file:
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Exploring variable lists
A study with SPSS data typically has a browsable list of its variable and value labels.
Perform
to locate the .
View the catalogue record and click on at the top of the record.
Highlight variable 15 and choose below the box.
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A selected range of key data are available in the ESDS Nesstar catalogue, where
metadata at codebook level, giving more detailed variable information as well as full question text, can be
explored.
Login/register
Registration is necessary to access data and is a simple online process.
- Use the Login link on any UKDA or ESDS web page.
- Complete the registration form and agree to the terms of the End User Licence.
- Receive a confirmation email. If prompted visit the web page indicated to complete registration.
Users at UK higher or further education (UK HE/FE) institutions can access all datasets. Other users can access a
large number of datasets and access conditions are provided in each catalogue record. Most Census data and ESDS
International data are only available to users in UK HE/FE.
Accessing data
Use links to access data via a catalogue record. Examples include:
- Download/order - select a registered use of data or register a new use and then download or
order data by other media
- Explore online - access frequencies and produce tables, graphs and subsets
- Access via ESDS International - produce tables and graphs from multi-nation aggregate databanks
- See access information - if not at ESDS, information on where the data are held
or:
Go to Usage details in your account select the usage to work on and click on Datasets for this usage.
Charges
Data for non-commercial purposes can be downloaded free of charge. Charges apply for commercial purposes. For
all CD orders there are media, handling and postage and packing fees.
For details see:
Explore data online
www.esds.ac.uk help@esds.ac.uk
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