Sociometrics Data Archives

The Sociometrics data archives are a rich source of high-quality health and social science data sets. Each of the more than 500 data sets, across nine data archives, has been selected for inclusion by a National Advisory Panel of experts in the archive's topical focus. All data sets are available for download at no cost as part of the Social Science Electronic Data Library (SSEDL). Each data set has been processed and documented in a standard way, facilitating use. Once a user has worked with one data set in any archive, it is easy for him or her to work with any of the others. View a PDF slide presentation about SSEDL and our data archives.

The Sociometrics Data Archives offer many advantages:
Data Selection: All studies are selected by Scientist Expert Panels based on technical quality, substantive utility, policy relevance, potential for secondary data analysis.
Data Preparation: Each of the 275,000+ variables is indexed or categorized by Topic and Type. Topic and Type codes are embedded in the SPSS and SAS variable names. Users can search the contents of the Sociometrics Data Archives by Topic, Type, and Keyword.
Data Dissemination: Data may be obtained by ordering an individual study, a topically-focused collection or archive, or the comprehensive Social Science Electronic Data Library (SSEDL) comprising all nine topically-focused collections below.
Technical Support: Free technical assistance is available from the Sociometrics Research Group (650-949-3282 ext. 204, Ruben Ruiz). All requests for assistance will be answered within one business day.
Standard Features: All of Sociometrics data sets come with seven standard features including a raw data file, SPSS program statements, SAS program statements, SPSS data dictionary, SPSS frequencies, SPSS portable file, and a User's Guide.

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19,000
Data Archive on Adolescent Pregnancy and Pregnancy Prevention (DAAPPP)
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286
80,000
Data Archive of Social Research on Aging (DASRA)
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26
22,000
The American Family Data Archive (AFDA)
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122
66,000
Child Well-Being and Poverty Data Archive (CWP)
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36
20,000
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Data Archive (CAMDA)
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34
19,000
Contextual Data Archive (CDA)
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29
19,000
Research Archive on Disability in the U.S. (RADIUS)
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40
20,000
Maternal Drug Abuse (MDA)
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13
5,000