Find Existing Data
Learning the strengths, weaknesses, and costs of readily available data sets
by The Polis Center at IUPUI
Target Skill Level:
Beginner
Audience:
Nonprofit staff, government staff
We will cover the strengths, weaknesses, and costs of readily available data sets, including SAVI, so you have the information you need to locate the data that’s right for you. You can use what you learn as a framework for choosing the right dataset. What you will learn:
- What data sources are readily available
- How to balance your needs and priorities to choose the right dataset
- How to choose a substitute dataset when the indicator you want to measure is not available
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Course Categories: General Data Literacy