EDFD 503 Methods of Research

Data primarily concerning formal education as a whole, at various levels, and for public and private schools. Data shown relate to the school-age population and school enrollment, educational attainment, education personnel, and financial aspects of education. In addition, data are shown for charter schools, computer usage in schools, distance education, and adult education.

Topics range from educational attainment and school enrollment to school costs and financing.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

ICPSR is the world's largest archive of digital social science data. ICPSR acquires, preserves, and distributes original research data and provide training in its analysis. Tutorials in the use of the statistical packages are available on the ICPSR YouTube Channel.

"Allows you to research and compare a multitude of different data on US states".

"Provides users with access to interactive, customizable and up-to-date comparative performance measurement data for 50 states in six key areas: fiscal and economic, public safety and justice, energy and environment, transportation, health and human services, and education."