Introduction to the UK Data Service: Finding and reusing data

By the end of this training session the participants will

• Have an understanding of the importance of data-sharing in the context of scientific research
• Have learned about the different types of quantitative and qualitative data available from the UK Data Service
• Know how to register with the Service to access data
• Have seen how data can be used in online tools and also downloaded into a variety of formats
• Understand how to search and browse for data using a number of different resource discovery tools
• Have seen how data are used to solve real-life problems
• Understand how to cite data effectively and increase the visibility of their own work to other researchers
• Have seen how UK Data Service resources can be used in teaching
• Know what training and support resources are available to them
• Know how to contact us for expert advice and keep in touch with new developments

Early-career researchers are the primary focus but this session would be useful for any student, academic, researcher or librarian who uses quantitative social science data sources. 

Presented by: Dr Hersh Mann
Location: EBS.2.40
Timings: 1.00pm-2.00pm