SSEDL: Social Science Electronic Library

Obtain access to more than 680 health and social science datasets from more than 285 studies, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). SSEDL data archives have been used by thousands of students and professionals at universities and research institutions throughout the United States for more than 20 years. The nine topically-focused collections are:

A scientist expert panel selected every study in the data archives based on its technical quality, substantive importance to the field, policy relevance, potential for secondary analysis, and disciplinary balance.

• Each data archive provides raw data files, SAS & SPSS data extract program files, SPSS portable files, frequencies, data dictionaries, and detailed user's guides

Access to SSEDL enables you to:

• Search for studies by keyword
• Search for variables within and across studies by topic, type, or keyword(s) and immediately view the metadata for each variable
• View and print the original data collection instruments

An annual subscription to SSEDL includes:

• Unlimited downloading of all data, instruments, and supporting documentation
• Access to subscription website 24/7
• Free technical assistance

A perpetual license is a protection of your investment in SSEDL. The perpetual license become active if you discontinue your annual SSEDL subscription, and includes:

• Continued access to the version of SSEDL that was active as of your last subscription year via a dedicated online portal
• The rights to copy all data from your SSEDL portal to your internal network for perpetual use and distribution to your organization if at any time SSEDL ceases to be available from Sociometrics or its designate

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