Locating and Using Data Resources on Wales

Dates: Tuesday 25th May 2010

Times: 9.30am to 1.00pm

Course Leader: Mr Rhys Davies, WISERD Quantitative Research Team

Location: Swansea University

Overview

This course provides an overview of some of the data resources available for research within the Social Sciences, focussing upon resources relevant to Wales.

The course outlines the key sources of information related to data and research resources of potential interest.  The aim is to fill knowledge gaps regarding the existence and scope of information sources currently available for researchers.

Resources for research are considered under three broad areas:

1) Compendia sources and reference volumes that provide accessible statistical summaries of particular topic areas, typically drawing upon a range of data sources;

2) Data resources that enable researchers to download aggregate data online, such as that available from interactive websites including NOMIS, Neighbourhood Statistics and InfoBase Cymru

3) Data resources that enable researchers to identify sources of micro-data, browse the data (either online or in reference volumes) and download for analysis.

Fee Information

Workshop fee per day:

UK Registered Postgraduate Student - £30
Staff at Any UK Higher Education Institution - £60
ESRC Funded Researcher - £60
Registered Charity - £60
Other - £220

All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.

For further information please contact WISERD.events@cardiff.ac.uk