Data archives provide rich and expansive sources of information for researchers. This book highlights the utility of secondary data analyses whilst showing you how to select the right datasets for your study, and in turn get the most out of your research.
Topics include:
· Generating your research question
· Selecting appropriate datasets and variables
· Examining univariate, bivariate and multivariate associations
· Visualisng your data with tables and graphs
Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this book boosts students with know-how and confidence, to help them succeed on their quantitative research journey.
Table of Content
What Is Archival and Secondary Data Analysis?
From Ideas to Research Questions
Finding secondary data
Getting to know the data
Basic Data Management
Manipulating data and basic statistical analysis
Writing up your analyses
Complexities of working with secondary data: Limitations of Archival and Secondary Data Analysis
Conclusions
About the author
Dr. Cara Booker is a Research Fellow in the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex. Dr. Booker received her Ph D in Health Behaviour Research from the University of Southern California. Dr Booker’s primary research focus is on social determinants of adolescent health and wellbeing. She has published several book chapters and peer reviewed papers. Other research interests include social determinants of health and wellbeing among minority populations, such as the LGBT population. Dr Booker has cross-sectional and longitudinal analytical expertise of social surveys and experience of interdisciplinary research.
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