Social Science Data Services
Frequently used data
The Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) series provides information on the buying habits of American consumers and data to support periodic revisions of the Consumer Price Index. Current Population Survey A monthly survey of approximately 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survey has been conducted for more than 50 years. A detailed demographic supplement is conducted annually in March, and supplements on other topics, including computer use and school enrollment. General Social Survey 1972-2006 The General Social Survey (GSS) is a survey of social, cultural and political indicators. In addition to the GSS, topic modules are administered each cycle. Examples include computer and Internet, racial and ethnic prejudice, and child mental-health stigma. A listing of modules performed through 2004 is available. For quick crosstabs and correlations use the SDA version which is available for free through University of California at Berkeley. The GSS is also available on CD in SSDS. National Education Longitudinal Study 1988 A sample of eighth-graders surveyed in 1988 and resurveyed through four follow-ups in 1990, 1992, 1994, and 2000. The study has four types of data files - student, teacher, parent, and school - although note each type is available for each survey year. The data are also available on CD; ask at the Government Informaiton Reference Desk. Also available at ICPSR National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 and 1997 The National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth are designed to document the transition from school to work and into adulthood. They collect extensive information about youths' labor market behavior and educational experiences over time. Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) Series The Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) series was begun in 1968 to fill the need for a better understanding of the determinants of family income and its changes. Longitudinal survey of US individuals and the families in which they reside. Survey of Consumer Finances Conducted every three years, this survey collects information on the assets, liabilities and other financial characteristics of households. It is the only U.S. survey that contains an oversample of wealthy households. Sample Size is about 4,500 families. Survey of Income and Program Participation A longitudinal U. S. government survey of the financial status of American households conducted since 1984. Covers government transfer and service programs, pension coverage, housing affordability, financial assistance for education, among other topics. Data may also be accessed via ICPSR. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) makes the SIPP data and documentation available along with Stata, SPSS, and SAS programs for reading the data. Users may find the NBER site the easiest to use. U. S. Census - IPUMS Public use samples of individual-level data from the U. S. census. World Values Survey and European Values Survey The series is designed to enable a crossnational comparison of values and norms on a wide variety of topics and to monitor changes in values and attitudes across the globe. A variety of questions on religion and morality were included. Data are currently available for 1981-1984, 1990-1993, 1995-1997, and 1999-2002. |
|||
