Datasets and Data Repositories

Resources for instructors

ICPSR resources for instructors
ICPSR has a rich set of resources for instructors teaching with data, including: Data-Driven Learning Guides and Exercise Modules for research methods courses. Many ICPSR datasets are mappable or contain GIS files can be used for teaching about spatial data. This guide for mapping ICPSR data in R Studio includes a tutorial and exercises that will introduce students to exploring ICPSR data with a GIS
QDR Data for Teaching
Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) links to projects that are particularly well-suited for secondary uses by undergraduate and graduate students.

Sage Research Methods Cases This link opens in a new window
Sage Research Methods Cases provides access to a collection of case studies from across the social and behavioral sciences.
Sage Research Methods Datasets This link opens in a new window
Sage Research Methods Datasets is a collection of teaching datasets that can be used to support the instruction and independent learning of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods used in the social sciences.

Teaching eHRAF
An interdisciplinary teaching resource aimed at providing instructors with ideas about how to use the eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology online databases in their curricula. Browseable and searchable collection of syllabi and lesson plans.
UK Data Service: Teach with real data
Most of their data collection can be used in teaching. They also have dedicated teaching datasets and resources to support teaching and learning. Teaching resources come with background information about the topics covered, snippets of real data from UK Data Services collections, discussion questions, and further observations and notes to help aid discussions.