Introduction to finding and accessing data

Finding Data

The finding data section enables users to locate qualitative datasets by searching or browsing qualitative dataset catalogue records.

There are a number of ways of finding data supported by ESDS Qualidata:

Find qualitative data

All users can:

• view, download or browse, study documentation/information associated with the data, for example a user guide, bibliographic record, abstract, documentation, variable list, or data dictionary

Accessing data

The accessing data section enables users to obtain and use data from qualitative datasets.

There are a number of ways of accessing data supported by ESDS Qualidata:

Access qualitative data

Registered users can:

• order/download the data and documentation in a variety of software formats and media
• explore data online
• access data held by a partner archive

Other data resources

ESDS Qualidata also provides the following other data-related resources:

• ESDS Qualidata Online - online browsing of data
• National Social Policy and Social Change Archive - classic sociology paper-based collections
• Thematic resources - geting started with data by theme
• Other qualitative data providers - links to other archives and catalogues