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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:


Pioneers of Qualitative Research
Pioneers of Qualitative Research

British social research experienced an unprecedented flourishing from the 1940s to the 1970s.

This site takes a look behind the scenes through interviews with researchers who pioneered various qualitative methods.


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