GSU Library Research Guides: *RESEARCH DATA SERVICES (RDS) @ Georgia State University Library: RDS@GSU ~ Our Services

RESEARCH DATA SERVICES (RDS)

Supporting GSU students, faculty, and staff in using data analysis tools & methods, data visualization, finding data & statistics, data collection, and data cleaning & management.

LIVE WORKSHOPS | RECORDINGS

BADGES | DATA EVENTS

Email to schedule ONE-ON-ONE HELP or CUSTOM SESSIONS for classes & research teams.

Earn micro-credential BADGES!

Attend RDS data-skills workshops (either LIVE or RECORDED), score 100% on workshop quizzes, and get BADGES!

Learn more at

LIB.GSU.EDU/DATA-READY

WHO HELPS WITH WHAT?

Match initial bubbles here with those in support-area boxes below to determine who to contact for help.

Halley E.M. Riley

(she | her)

Quantitative & Qualitative Data

hriley@gsu.edu

Joel Glogowski

(he | him)

Data Visualization

jglogowski@gsu.edu

Mandy Swygart-Hobaugh

(she | her)

Qualitative Data

aswygarthobaugh@gsu.edu

#getdataready

#dataskills

#dataanalytics

Ufuk Seçilmiş

(he | him)

SQL / R / Python (GRA)

usecilmis1@student.gsu.edu

Shah Md Shahnewaz Sayem

(he | him)

GIS & Power BI (GRA)

ssayem1@student.gsu.edu

Ashley Rockwell

(she | her)

Data Literacy & Learning Specialist - Undergraduate Focus

arockwell3@gsu.edu

Data Literacy & Learning Assistants - Graduate Students

Reggie Gravely

(they | he)

Langston Thomas

(he | him)

Data Literacy & Learning Assistants - Undergraduate Students

Armina Fani

(she | her)

Kokou Efou

(he | him)

Data Analysis Tools & Methods

TOOLS for DATA ANALYSIS

Quantitative/Statistical

R
SAS
SPSS
Stata
Python
SQL

Qualitative

NVivo
Other tools (MAXQDA, ATLAS.ti)

METHODS for DATA ANALYSIS and RESEARCH DESIGN

NOTE: (1) The examples below are not exhaustive; (2) Our primary focus is helping to implement analytic methods, not necessarily teaching underlying methodological principles.

Basic Statistical Analysis
- Descriptive Statistics
- Inferential Bivariate Statistics (e.g., ANOVA, t tests, correlation, chi-square)
- Linear Regression
Advanced Quantitative Analysis
- Generalized Linear Models
- Time-Series Analysis & Multilevel Models
- Multiple Imputation
- Multivariable Regression Analysis (Logistic, Ordinal, Multinomial)
- Hierarchical Linear Models
- Structural Equation Models
- Mediation and Moderation Analysis
- Complex Survey Data Analysis
Quantitative Research Design
- Experimental & Quasi-Experimental Design
- Evaluation Methods
- Survey Design and Administration
- Medical Record Extraction
- Systematic Review Methods (data analysis component)
Machine/Deep Learning
Qualitative Data Analysis
- Interview Guide Design
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Grounded Theory Methods
Mixed Methods

NOTE: Please see the RDS Scope of Services statement.

Looking for other Tools & Methods help resources? Check these out!

SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window This database supports beginning and advanced researchers in every step of a research project, from writing a research question, choosing a method, gathering and analyzing data, to writing up and publishing the findings.
O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new window A database of all eBooks published by OReilly as well as videos, including content and resources from more than 200 of the worlds best publishers

Writing a Grant and Need Boilerplate Language?

Writing a Grant?

Need language about RDS support or ScholarWorks@GSU repository for data archiving/sharing?

Grant Proposals – Boilerplate about GSU Library’s Research Data Services (RDS) Support & ScholarWorks@GSU Repository for Data Archiving/Sharing (2023.02.01)

UPCOMING DATA WORKSHOPS & DATA EVENTS

Data Visualization

DATA VISUALIZATION

Tableau data visualization
Social Explorer
SimplyAnalytics & PolicyMap
GIS resources and ArcGIS
- For access to ArcGIS Business Analyst and ArcGIS Community Analyst, please contact John Tougas in the Geosciences Department.
Microsoft Power BI

Finding Data & Statistics

FINDING DATA & STATISTICS

Social sciences data (ICPSR, qualitative data, US census data)
Health sciences and public health data
Business data and Economics data
Bloomberg Terminal for real-time financial market data

Data Collection

SURVEYS

Tools for creating surveys / collecting survey data:
- Qualtrics
Survey Design and Administration
Finding existing surveys/measurement scales/tests for data collection

Data Cleaning & Management

DATA CLEANING & MANAGEMENT

Data cleaning, shaping, & reformatting
SQL database querying
Data management plans (DMP) for research grant proposals -- support using the DMPTool for writing a DMP, reviewing draft DMPs, and implementing DMPs