The Economic and Social Research Council recently put out a call for evidence to find out where they need to build knowledge and skills to improve the UK’s social science capability and capacity. The focus is on strategically important knowledge and skills required to ensure the world-leading status of UK social science research and the continued competitiveness of the UK
» Read moreThinking about conducting quantitative research on Scotland? Looking for the right survey for your research? Trying to find your feet with a new dataset? This page contains information on where to find datasets, pdf guides on how to use some of the major datasets and a pdf guide on useful tools for working with any dataset. Where can I find
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AQMeN and ScotCen Social Research were awarded a grant by the ESRC to conduct a survey of Scottish attitudes to independence and devolution. The survey was a module of questions in the annual Scottish Social Attitudes Survey in 2013 and 2014. Results provided objective evidence to inform the debate leading up to the independence referendum in autumn 2014. Maximising the
» Read moreThe Applied Quantitative Methods Network was originally funded by the ESRC in 2009 as a provider of training in quantitative methods. Between 2009 and 2017, we delivered over 60 training course aimed at building capacity the use of basic, intermediate and advanced level quantitative methods among the UK social science community. Our courses included practical quantitative methods training on a
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Understanding research on social attitudes regarding the Scottish independence referendum 2014 These materials have been developed by researchers conducting research on public attitudes on the Scottish independence referendum, held in 2014. These focus on questions about young people’s political engagement and views in a way that is relevant beyond the referendum. Find out more about this research. The materials are
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