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New sources of data for social science research

15 Jan 2018 12:00 am
Training
Data skills
Other
This free half-day event provided an opportunity to catch up with new sources of data for social science research. Presentations covered examples of research use cases and ways to access each of the following sources of data in the UK:
• Biomarker and genetics data
• Consumer data
For each of these sources of data we gave an overview and considered how they can be used to extend your options for exploring social science research questions.
The event was hosted by the UK Data Service and organised collaboratively by the Administrative Data Research Network, BLG, CALLS-Hub, Centre for Longitudinal Studies, CDRC, CLOSER, NCRM, UBDC, UK Data Service and Understanding Society.
Level: Introductory
Experience/knowledge required: None
Target audience: Aimed at researchers from academia or elsewhere who want to know more about new sources of data are that are available for social sciences research in the UK

Event resources

Presentation: Consumer data: new research opportunities, Guy Lansley| Presentation: Why do social surveys have biomarker and genetics data? Meena Kumari| Presentation: Data Horizons: Some thoughts on the future of data, Mark Elliot