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Brandeis Library has specialists who can help you learn about quantitative and qualitative data analysis in the social sciences, as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Check out the following guides to learn more!

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Guide to Data Sources

Researching Developing Countries by Forrest Daniel Wright
Publication Date: 2015
Guide to data sources on topics including: human development, economics, governance, conflict, demographics, migration and refugees, environment, foreign aid, energy and infrastructure, innovation and entrepreneurship, geography and urban development, and public opinion.

Global Health Data

Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) | IHME
"The world’s most comprehensive catalog of surveys, censuses, vital statistics, and other health-related data." Hosted by IHME at the University of Washington.
Global Health Observatory (GHO) Data | WHO
GHO is a gateway to statistics for WHO member nations. Find country statistics as well as overall monitoring of progress towards health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)
IPUMS provides census and survey data from around the world integrated across time and space. Data and services available free of charge. Find data across IPUMS projects, such as IPUMS Global Health; IPUMS International; and more.
Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program
The DHS Program, funded primarily by USAID, collects and disseminates data on health and population trends in countries around the world. Their STATcompiler tool allows you to make custom tables based on thousands of demographic and health indicators across countries. Datasets can be downloaded and analyzed in a statistical software package; if you'd like to do that, DHS provides a helpful guide to Using Datasets for Analysis.

GIS & Spatial Data

GeoQuery
GeoQuery enables individuals and organizations of all skill levels to freely find and aggregate satellite, economic, health, aid, conflict, and other spatial data into a single, simple-to-use file compatible with Microsoft Excel and other common software. A research project of AidData.

See our GIS Data guide for many more data sources, grouped by topic.

Additional Sources for Data and Statistics

CDC Data
Data and statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, an agency of the federal government. Data are primarily related to the U.S.
DataBank | The World Bank
DataBank is an analysis and visualisation tool that contains collections of time series data on a variety of topics, including the World Development Indicators; health, nutrition, and population statistics; and education statistics. One of the World Bank Open Data tools.
Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX)
An open platform for sharing humanitarian data across crises and organizations. Managed by the Centre for Humanitarian Data at OCHA, part of the United Nations Secretariat.
International Statistical Activities | US Census
The U.S. Census Bureau maintains a list of national statistical agencies of countries around the world, as well as some international statistical initiatives.

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) This link opens in a new window
ICPSR is the world's largest collection of digital social science data. Find qualitative and quantitative datasets, accompanying codebooks, publication lists and more. Formats include SPSS, Stata and Excel. Access to this resource from off campus requires that users initially register for an account while on campus.

Working/studying remotely? Request access to ICPSR data and resources by contacting icpsr-help@umich.edu. When you do, please let them know that you are a current student, faculty, or staff member at Brandeis University, and be sure to use your @brandeis.edu email address.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Provides current statistical data and comparisons for a wide-ranging and continually updated array of topics, using both publicly accessible and proprietary sources. The chief types of data are related to marketing, demographics, and government information. Sources include market forecasts, dossiers, and industry reports.

UN Data
Data and statistics from the United Nations.