LibGuides: Political Science: Web Sources and Data Sets

Social & Political Science Data Sources

Using these links

Several of the links here will bring you to collections of data that can be browsed or searched. Think of a topic or type of evidence that might be useful in your research, and try looking for data on that topic in one of these resources

Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development: Statistics Portal
Extensive list of interactive and downloadable files with data gathered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
World Bank Open Data
Free and open access to global development data
ICPSR -- Browse Data
The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research makes available over 500,000 unique data sets
Congressional Research Service Reports
The University of North Texas collects and makes available reports published by the Federal Congressional Research Service (CRS).
Correlates of War
Seeks to facilitate the collection, dissemination, and use of accurate and reliable quantitative data in International Relations.
Paul Hensel's International Relations Data Site
Data on topics within International Relations organized by a Professor at University of North Texas

Public Opinion Data

American Natonal Election Studies (ANES): Guide to Public Opinion & Electoral Behavior
Data on voter behavior and preference in U.S. Elections, helpfully organized into 9 major topics.
Gallup Poll Briefing
Continuously updated information from Gallup on popular opinion polls. Browse by date or search for specific topics.
Gallup: Politics and Government
A quick glance at Gallup polling on political questions, including voting preference and politician approval.
Pew Research Center: U.S. Politics & Policy

Demographics and Economic Data

Research Guide: Statistical Resources
If you are looking for statistics on population and demographics, economics, health, or religion, consider checking out Bethel's guide to statistical sources.