An Introduction to the Dataverse Network as an Infrastructure for Data Sharing

Sociological Methods and Research, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 173-199, November 2007

27 Pages Posted: 9 Jan 2008

Abstract

We introduce a set of integrated developments in web application software, networking, data citation standards, and statistical methods designed to put some of the universe of data and data sharing practices on somewhat firmer ground. We have focused on social science data, but aspects of what we have developed may apply more widely. The idea is to facilitate the public distribution of persistent, authorized, and verifiable data, with powerful but easy-to-use technology, even when the data are confidential or proprietary. We intend to solve some of the sociological problems of data sharing via technological means, with the result intended to benefit both the scientific community and the sometimes apparently contradictory goals of individual researchers.

Suggested Citation

King, Gary, An Introduction to the Dataverse Network as an Infrastructure for Data Sharing. Sociological Methods and Research, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 173-199, November 2007, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1013356

Gary King (Contact Author)

Harvard University ( email )

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Institute for Quantitative Social Science
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United States
617-500-7570 (Phone)

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