Datasets are collections of numeric data that can be analyzed using specialized software such as Stata, SPSS, or R.
Datasets marked with a blue lock must be accessed from either on the UC San Diego campus network or else via Remote Access.
Put some thought into choosing your search terms and consider synonyms or alternative terms. AND, OR, and NOT can be used to combine or exclude search terms. Check the subject terms listed on your results for additional words to search.
Most databases have a help link. The help screens will usually explain how to best search for variables.
Non-exhaustive list of popular political science datasets.
Need to find statistics that might be hiding in a publication?
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