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Glossary of Social Science Computer and Social Science Data Terms
 
A browsable glossary of selected terms used in social science data archives, "useful in managing data collections and providing basic data services."
http://3stages.org/glossary/
Topics: Social Science
Last updated Oct 30, 2007
Intute: Social Sciences
"Web resources for education and research, evaluated and selected by a network of subject specialists." From a consortium of universities in the U.K.
http://www.intute.ac.uk/socialsciences/
Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Social Science
Last updated Feb 17, 2007
Popline
This site is "the world's largest database on reproductive health, containing citations with abstracts to scientific articles, reports, books, and unpublished reports in the field of population, family planning, and related health issues." Search or browse by topic such as adolescent pregnancy, contraceptive security, and AIDS prevention. Maintained by the INFO Project at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health/Center for Communication Programs and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
http://db.jhuccp.org/ics-wpd/popweb/
Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Science
Last updated May 6, 2009
RAND®
Information about and publications from many of the research studies of this "nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis." Areas of study include child policy, civil and criminal justice, education, environment and energy, health, international policy, labor markets, national security, population and regional studies, science and technology, social welfare, and transportation. Many of the documents may be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
http://rand.org/
Topics: Education, Social Science
Last updated Jun 5, 2002
Resources for Methods in Evaluation and Social Research
This site contains annotated links to how-to information on the tools of social research: "surveys, focus groups, sampling, interviews, and other methods." Sections include research ethics, methods, policy analysis, and statistical data. From the International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication (ICAAP), Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada.
http://gsociology.icaap.org/methods/
Topics: Social Science
Last updated Jun 23, 2004
Social Science Data Archives
A searchable collection of databases, with some annotations, arranged by country. Also includes links to social science reference sites and worldwide databases. Users can browse in over 150 subject areas. Note: Contains some dead links. From the University of Amsterdam.
http://www.sociosite.net/databases.php
Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Social Science
Last updated Dec 31, 2007
Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
This "not-for-profit international organization...seeks to advance social science throughout the world and supports research, education and scholarly exchange on every continent." The Web site has information on the group's fellowships, grants, programs, and other activities. There are also links to other organizations, research funding sources, and general resources for the social sciences.
http://www.ssrc.org/
Topics: Social Science
Last updated Jun 3, 2005
Social Studies for Kids
Need to make a timeline, find out about holidays in another country, or read a brief biography of a U.S. president? Links and information on everything from current events to ancient archaeology and other homework topics are available at this site. The author "is an education professional with a lifelong passion for social studies."
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/
Topics: Holidays & Observances, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Social Science
Last updated Jul 21, 2005
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