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SOCI 3220.003 Quantitative Data Collection (Seward)

Welcome to the SOCI 3220  library class page. See syllabus 

• See Babbie textbook website (for paper concepts and terms). You can also consult TA/Prof.
  

 

Top Ebsco Databases for SOCI 3220

1. SocINDEX with Full Text via EBSCO - Sociologically focused database from EBSCO
   
2. Academic Search Complete -  Good starting place, an interdisciplinary database.
   
3. Ageline via Ebscohost - Great database from EBSCO on gerontology/aging topics.
   
4. PsycInfo via Ebscohost Like PsycARTICLES via Ebscohost, a good database for psychological research
   
   

   NOTE: To search multiple EBSCO databases together click"Choose databases" above search box

5. Click on advanced search then do a keyword to subject search (add databases as needed)
   
   • Screenshot of ebscohost search for articles:
     

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A few subject search terms to use in these databases include assessment terms to pair with variables include:

• research, survey, questionnaires, social sciences--research, statistics, quantitative research
  

Research Studies: Statistics

• ICPSR (Create account)-  See basic ICPSR pdf handout and UNT Library tutorial: ICPSR
  
• NORC-  National Opinion Research Center, 5 slides handout: NORCnotes
  http://www.norc.org/homepage.htm   ~  From NORC: 52 page help guide
• GSS: General Social Survey website from NORC (http://www.norc.org/) -  GSS User's Guide
• Statistics (Not U.S) : Government Documents Library International statistics page     

 

Government Resources for statistics:

• Statistical Abstracts online: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
  
• Goverment Agency info online like Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/
• Customize info for your community: http://www.thisweknow.org
  
• Government Information Connection, Gov Docs,Willis Library, 3rd floor help desk (map)
  

Other databases and resources:

• Sage Journals Online (good for social sciences)  database Try Matchmaker feature.
• Credo Reference (for terminology help, also links to JSTOR) (example search)
• InterLibrary Loan (create ILLIAD account) for items not at UNT:  http://www.library.unt.edu/ill 
• Testing and Assessment Subject Guide
  
• Library workshops, see: http://www.library.unt.edu/library-instruction/library-workshops/

 

BOOKS

Click on the title that looks relevant in catalog and view subject terms (or you can type AND to add term).

See: Subject Guide Books Tab

 

 

APA Style examples online:

 OWL at Purdue (APA 6th ed) Always check APA manual! http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

GOT QUESTIONS? 

• Ask us at the reference desk, by phone, email or IM (http://www.library.unt.edu/ris/ask-us)
  
• And/or Email me directly for sociology help at lilly.ramin@unt.edu

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