DBA: Data Services

TOOLS for DATA ANALYSIS

Quantitative/Statistical

• R 

• Python 

• SAS 

• SPSS

• Stata 

• LaTeX 

Qualitative

• NVivo 

• Taguette 

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)

• Qualitative Data Analysis 

  • Interview Guide Design

  • Data Analysis Techniques

  • Grounded Theory Methods

• Mixed Methods 

NOTE: Please see the RDS Scope of Services Guidelines.

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Writing a Grant?

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DATA VISUALIZATION

• Tableau data visualization

• Social Explorer

• GIS resources and ArcGIS

  • For access to ArcGIS Business Analyst and ArcGIS Community Analyst, please contact John Tougas in the Geosciences Department.

FINDING DATA & STATISTICS

• Social sciences data (ICPSR, qualitative data, US census data)

• Health sciences and public health data 

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, shaping, & reformatting 

• Data management plans (DMP) for research grant proposals -- support using the DMPTool for writing a DMP, reviewing draft DMPs, and implementing DMPs