Sociology - Brescia

Odesi - a voyage in data discovery: A jointly funded project between the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and OntarioBuys provides university researchers with access to datasets in a web-based data extraction system delivered through the Scholars Portal model. The project targets Statistics Canada datasets, datafiles from Gallup Canada and other polling companies, public-domain files such as the Canadian National Election Surveys and selected files from the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). The files are marked-up using DDI, an international, XML-based metadata tagging system which allows data resource discovery, distributed access, extraction and analysis ... researchers working with opinion polls will be able to search across hundreds of datasets and collections to see trends and historical patterns over time"--summarized from the project page.

CANSIM: CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System) is the Statistics Canada's computerized database of time series covering a wide variety of social and economic aspects of Canadian life.

Statistics Canada: Statistics Canada produces statistics in the following areas: population, resources, economy, society and culture. Statitsics include Census information plus approximately 350 surveys on "virtually all aspects of Canadian life."

Social Explorer: Social Explorer provides quick and easy access to current and historical United States census data and demographic information. Ability to create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze, and understand demography and social change.

E-Stat (Archived): E-STAT is an interactive tool about society and the economy in Canada, free online and available only to educational institutions. E-STAT contains Canada-wide community information, CANSIM, current and historical population and agriculture census data, and Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Transform these statistics into colourful maps and graphs as well as prepare tables of data using E-STAT.

Ipsos News Centre: Ipsos News Centre is a source of polls, public opinion and research information on industry topics including politics, societal issues, technology, health, finance, and other current issues. Provides survey-based reports written by Ipsos research professionals in North America and around the world. Reports offer detailed data tables, charts, and other forms of statistical information.