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
- SocINDEX with Full Text via EBSCO - Sociologically focused database from EBSCO
- Academic Search Complete - Good starting place, an interdisciplinary database.
- Ageline via Ebscohost - Great database from EBSCO on gerontology/aging topics.
- 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
- Click on advanced search then do a keyword to subject search (add databases as needed)
- Screenshot of ebscohost search for articles:
- Screenshot of ebscohost search for articles:
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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