LibGuides: Finding & Using Data : Analyzing Data

Tools

Google Data Studio
Easy to use interface for creating reports, tables, and charts.
Digital Scholarship Tools
Links and brief descriptions of tools used for the production of digital scholarship, including data organization and optimization, data visualization and GIS/Mapping.
OpenRefine
OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) is a powerful tool for working with messy data: cleaning it; transforming it from one format into another; and extending it with web services and external data.

Software & Programming

Python
Python is a free open source and general-purpose programming language that often serves as a foundation for text analysis projects. Available in campus computer labs.
R
R is a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics. RStudio is a development interface for R featuring a console, syntax-highlighting editor that supports direct code execution, as well as tools for plotting, history, debugging and workspace management. R & RStudio are available in campus computer labs.
Excel
Excel can be a good tool for many basic data entry, manipulation and analysis tasks. Available in campus computer labs and from OIT.
SPSS
Statistical analysis program with a user-friendly graphical interface commonly used in the social sciences. See Getting Started with SPSS from Kent State University for an introductory tutorial. Available in campus computer labs and OIT.
Stata
Command-based statistical package with enhanced data and matrix manipulation. Visit Stata Learning Modules from UCLA's Statistical Consulting Group. Available in campus computer labs.

Additional Resources

SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Grants access to the SAGE Research Methods Base Model, with access to more than 1,000 books, reference works and journal articles from across the social sciences, as well as 500 SRM Case Studies and SRM Datasets for teaching and instruction. SAGE Research Videos are not included.

Getting Started in Data Analysis: Stata, R, SPSS, Excel
Comprehensive guide from Princeton University Library including video tutorials and software specific introductions.
Datacamp R Import Tutorial
For importing simple text files to more advanced SPSS and SAS files.

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