This guide provides resources for all parts of the research process involving data. Learn how to:

• Plan:  What is data? What type of data do I need? Where can I get help?
• Find:  Where can I find statistics and datasets? What strategies should I use for searching?
• Clean: How do I clean and prepare data before using it?
• Analyze & Visualize:  How do I interpret and draw conclusions from data? How can I use it to tell a story? What resources are available?
• Manage & Preserve:  How can I organize and keep track of large datasets? How do I create a data management plan?
• Share:  How do I determine the credibility of data? How do I evaluate others' interpretations? How do I cite data? Can I share data?