Survey data drop-in
| Dates: | 2 December 2026 |
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| Times: | 12:00 - 13:00 |
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| What is it: | Drop-in session |
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| Organiser: | Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research |
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| How much: | Free |
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This free online drop-in is for anyone working or thinking of working with secondary survey data who are looking for help and advice with their project or research. It is targeted at academic and non-academic researchers, analysts, as well as students as well as students, and anyone with an interest in survey data, whether absolute beginners or more seasoned users.
Come along to discuss any questions you might have with experts from the UK Data Service training team during this one hour session.
We can help with topics such as:
deciding which surveys could be useful for your project and how to find them
finding variables that match your needs
understanding survey documentation
population inference: using weights and survey design variables
working with longitudinal data
key things to consider when using secondary survey data
software related questions: R, Stata or SPSS
any other queries you might have
The sessions take place on the first Wednesday of the month. You only need to book once to attend all of the scheduled sessions.
Please note: We will not be focussing on questions about SecureLab. If you have any specific questions related to SecureLab, there are separate drop in sessions.
Book your place and we will see you soon.
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