Library: Master of Science in Psychology Program: Data Collection

Data, Information, and Knowledge

Data refers to collected facts and figures. But data by itself is just data. The real goal is to turn data into information. Data becomes information when it’s presented in a context so that it can answer a question or support decision making. When this information is combined with knowledge (insight from experience and expertise) stronger decisions can be made.

Source: Information Systems: A Manager’s Guide to Harnessing Technology (2015) by the University of Minnesota Libraries

Data & Statistics Resources

Database

Statista This link opens in a new window

Ebooks

The Data Detective: Ten Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics This link opens in a new window
Introductory Statistical Procedures with SPSS This link opens in a new window
Vital Statistics of the United States 2018: Births, Life Expectancy, Deaths, and Selected Health Data This link opens in a new window

Research Methods in Psychology By Rajiv S. Jhangiani; I-Chant A. Chiang; Carrie Cuttler; and Dana C. Leighton
Introduction to Statistics in the Psychological Sciences By Linda R. Cote Ph.D.; Rupa G. Gordon Ph.D.; Chrislyn E. Randell Ph.D.; Judy Schmitt; and Helena Marvin
IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23: A Basic Tutorial By Edward E. Nelson, Elizabeth Ness Nelson, James Ross, John L. Korey, Laura Hecht, Linda Fiddler, Nan Chico, Richard A. Shaffer
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Provider: Social Science Research & Instructional Center

What is Data?

Source: University of Houston Libraries