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Data Analysis: SOC 4002

course guide for SOC 4002 data analysis and the General Social Survey (GSS)

GSS Online Data Explorer

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GSS Data Explorer is an easy to use online tool to search, explore, analyze, extract, and share GSS data and view trends. The analysis program applies default weighting for the variables you include in your cross-tabulation but gives you the options to select another available weighting. MyGSS presents your results in table, chart, or graph formats, and allows you to download your cross-tabulations as Excel or PDF files.

Data Explorer also has public and private collaboration spaces, which may be used by teachers as a virtual classroom.

The description above is from GSS Data Explorer features.

Screenshot of How the GSS Data Explorer Works: Search variables, Analyze Data, View Trends and Extract Data.

GSS Data Explorer - Quick Start Guide and Helps

Data Explorer Video Tutorial