Quantitude S1E30: Quanti•Qamp III: Quantitative Research Using Existing Data
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Jun 16, 2020 In a humorous exploration, the hosts compare quantitative research to a military camp, emphasizing inclusivity. They highlight community involvement and resourcefulness in accessing existing datasets, particularly from data repositories. The significance of historical educational data is addressed, along with challenges like restricted access. Advanced methodologies are discussed, including latent transition analysis and ethical considerations in educational research. The episode encourages innovative approaches while grounding methods in real data applications, fostering collaboration among researchers.
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Explore Behavioral Science Data
- Explore behavioral sciences data like NLSY and AdHealth for longitudinal and population-based studies.
- Scandinavian countries offer amazing but restricted healthcare databases that require permission to access.
Leverage Colleagues for Data Access
- Collaborate with colleagues for access to existing data before searching public repositories.
- Utilize departmental connections for collaborative opportunities using others’ data sets.
Challenges with Public Use Data
- Public use data sets often exclude or alter details to protect identities, requiring analytical adjustments.
- This alteration can make data analysis trickier and may necessitate methodological creativity.