Research Guides: Master in Community Development Policy and Practice (MCD, MACDPP: Data & Data Management

Selected Sources of Data

Selected sources of already collected data that may be re-used for other analyses:

Census Data
- Demographic information for US communities
Find popular facts (population, income, etc.) and frequently requested data about your community
Data.gov
Data.gov provides metadata (descriptions) for Federal datasets, information about how to access the datasets, and tools that leverage government datasets. Federal and Executive Branch data are included in the first version of Data.gov.

ICPSR This link opens in a new window
This data archive acquires, processes, and provides access to social science data for research and instruction. ICPSR data cover many disciplines, including political science, sociology, history, economics, gerontology, demography, criminal justice, public health, education, law, and international relations.

Note: Users must register for an account. Current UNH students, faculty, and staff only are eligible for direct downloading of all datasets. Set up ICPSR MyData login account by clicking on the link in the upper left corner of the page.

OpenDOAR - Directory of Open Access Repositories
OpenDOAR is an authoritative directory of academic open access repositories. Each OpenDOAR repository has been visited by project staff to check the information that is recorded here.

Mapping Data

Visualizations of data with a geographic aspect can be effective in communication. Selected starting points include

PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
This Geographic Information System tool is for those who need to visualize large amounts of data quickly and easily, even down to the census tract or block group level. Included is an extensive data collection, with indicators organized into general categories including demographics, income and spending, housing, lending activity, quality of life, economy, education, health, federal guidelines, and other analytics.

Census Bureau Geography Program
Find interactive maps and get more information about census geographies and mapping tools

For assistance with using maps and geospatial data:

Geospatial Services Center (GSC)
GSC is staffed by GIS graduate interns, providing basic-level assistance with geospatial technology and help in finding data sources for analysis using geographic information system software.

Statistical Software

UNH Academic Software Applications
Several software packages for use by the entire campus, including ArcGIS, SPSS, and Stata, are available for download,

Data Management & Responsible Conduct

Data constitute the core of a research project. Data management involves establishing strategies for the creation, use, secure storage, and ongoing accessibility and preservation of research data. Data management activities contribute to organizing, documenting, finding, archiving, and sharing and re-using your data. To learn more about data management and support available at UNH:

Data Management Toolkit @ UNH
This toolkit provides information to help researchers develop data management plans and effectively manage their research data.
Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarly Activity
This research guide provides access to a host of resources on the responsible conduct of research and scholarly activity.
Data Services at the UNH Library