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Digital Behavioral & Social Science Data Archive with 800+ member institutions worldwide. ICPSR is a unit within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan.

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❓What do unweighted data and unbalanced barbells have in common?

You can find the answer to that question in our NoStupidQuestions series here: https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions

#ICPSR #NoStupidQuestions #SocialScience #Data
ICPSR presents #NoStupidQuestions — What is Weighted Data? The video features a person with long hair explaining the concept, accompanied by a playful visual of a cartoon orange cat struggling to lift a barbell labeled with a red arrow and speech bubble saying “Uh oh.” The series is available online at https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions, with a clean white and light green design.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The ICPSR archives and User Support will be closed on November 27 & 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thankfully, our FAQs are always open at http://myumi.ch/QAgEG.
Autumn display with pumpkins, corn, pinecones, and a pumpkin pie surrounding a sign announcing office closure on November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. icpsr.umich.edu
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Using ICPSR data, researchers examined the reliability of a self-reported psychological distress scale, comparing 1700+ LGBT responses to 20,000+ cisgender, heterosexual ones. Find this article and more in our bibliography: https://myumi.ch/pVDWq
New publication! Measurement invariance of and mean differences on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) for LGBT and cisgender, heterosexual individuals
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Current Events in the ICPSR Bibliography: "Nationally representative MTF data show more than 1 in 5 young adults use cannabis or alcohol just to fall asleep." More: https://myumi.ch/DE7vB

#Data #SocialScience #ICPSR
The header reads “Current Events in the Bib,” with a subtitle noting recent ICPSR literature. The title states that MTF data show more than 1 in 5 young adults use cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep. The image shows the exterior of a cannabis shop with large weed, CBD, and sleep-related icons on the windows. The ICPSR logo appears in the lower-left corner.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Meet Elisabeth Shook our Data Impact Librarian and ICPSR who loves reading, listening to podcasts and doing puzzles! Learn more about Elizabeth's work and career opportunities at ICPSR at: myumi.ch/pVEjz

#DataLibrarian #ICPSR
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November 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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🎥 ICYMI: The webinar recording, "Delivering Data Services: Providing Data Services and Support: From Surviving to Succeeding," is now available at https://myumi.ch/9pNm1!

Visit icpsr.umich.edu for more News & Events coming your way!
Text: Webinar: Delivering Data Services. Hear from participants of the 2025 Data Services Summer Program course. Nov 13, 2025 | 2 pm ET | Register at myumi.ch/g3g6Z. Image: An open gift box sitting on a table with sun rays and the white ICPSR logo coming out of it. Three text bubbles contain quotes. 1. "One of the best courses I have ever taken." 2. "The gold standard for aspiring (accidental) data librarians." 3. "I have so many ideas percolating."
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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ICYMI: watch the #sbeccc webinar and view the presentation slides from @bradytwest.bsky.social on ICPSR's YouTube channel: myumi.ch/kPRXk
Webinar recording now available: myumi.ch/kPRXk
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Explore #ICPSR #data at myumi.ch/D8qE6. These data are freely available to data users at ICPSR member institutions! Find out if you're at a member institution: myumi.ch/ICPSR-Members.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Missing data are like blank spots in survey responses.

How do they impact your results? Find out in our NoStupidQuestions series here: https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions

#ICPSR #NoStupidQuestions #SocialScience #Data
ICPSR graphic for “#NoStupidQuestions” video: “What is Missing Data?” A person speaks on a laptop screen with visuals comparing “99 = # of kids” (incorrect) vs. “99 = missing answer” (correct). Green and white background with link: https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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ICPSR Bulletin: ‘All is Not Lost’ – Preserving USAID Education Data; ICPSR Council News, Upcoming Events; Jobs; and More: https://myumi.ch/2rp6e #Data #News

Alt text: Preview images of the November Bulletin; upbeat jazz in background
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Current Events in the ICPSR Bibliography: "The challenges of low-income co-parenting." More: https://myumi.ch/DE7vB

#Data #SocialScience #ICPSR
The header reads Current Events in the Bib with a subtitle highlighting recent ICPSR literature. The title “Challenges of low-income co-parenting” appears in bold. The image shows a watercolor-style silhouette of two adults and a child, one adult in blue and the other in orange, with the ICPSR logo in the lower-left corner.
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The BBC "More or Less" podcast investigates "The Case of the Missing US Data" with ICPSR's Maggie Levenstein and John Kubale at myumi.ch/E8mV4
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November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Explore #ICPSR #data at myumi.ch/w9rwx. These data are freely available to data users at ICPSR member institutions! Find out if you're at a member institution: myumi.ch/ICPSR-Members.
Image with text that reads, "New Data Release Pew Research Center Religious Landscape Study (RLS) Restricted-Use File, United States, 2023-2024 (ICPSR 39498)" above a picture of someone holding their hands palms up.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Visit the NACDA Program on Aging booth 321 this week at #GSA2025! What aspects of aging are you most interested in?

Learn more about us at https://linktr.ee/NACDAdata

#ICPSRconference
NACDA booth at the GSA conference showcasing informational posters and research materials on aging data.
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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From the University of Texas at El Paso, a paper that reveals the importance of providing care to older Hispanics living near the U.S.-Mexico border, and the health outcome disparities that come with that. Find this and other articles using ICPSR data in our bibliography: https://myumi.ch/pVDWq
New publication: Do older Mexican Americans with dementia benefit from living closer to the border? Evidence from the HEPESE
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Current Events in the ICPSR Bibliography: "Middle school aspirations and STEM success: Insights from the Longitudinal Study of American Youth." More: https://myumi.ch/DE7vB

#Data #SocialScience #ICPSR
The header reads Current Events in the Bib with a subtitle about ICPSR literature. Main text: “Middle school aspirations and STEM success: Longitudinal Study of American Youth.” The photo shows middle school students in lab coats reacting excitedly to a science experiment. The ICPSR logo is in the corner.
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Join us Nov 13 at 2 pm ET for an #ICPSRwebinar featuring highlights from the #ICPSRSummerProgram course, “Providing Data Services & Support: From Surviving to Succeeding,” where instructors & participants will share outcomes of their work.

Learn more myumi.ch/xwVg8
Text: Webinar: Delivering Data Services. Hear from participants of the 2025 Data Services Summer Program course. Nov 13, 2025 | 2 pm ET | Register at myumi.ch/g3g6Z. Image: An open gift box sitting on a table with sun rays and the white ICPSR logo coming out of it. Three text bubbles contain quotes. 1. "One of the best courses I have ever taken." 2. "The gold standard for aspiring (accidental) data librarians." 3. "I have so many ideas percolating."
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Read, "Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it" published on the Conversation and written by ICPSR's director Margaret Levenstein and John Kubale at: myumi.ch/P3ND4.

#ICPSR #Data
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November 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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ICYMI: watch the #sbeccc webinar and view the presentation slides from @bradytwest.bsky.social on ICPSR's YouTube channel: https://myumi.ch/kPRXk
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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📈Data Alert!📈 ICPSR offers new and updated data to meet your research needs. Perfect for researchers, students, and data enthusiasts. Start exploring! Check it out ➡️ http://myumi.ch/ICPSR-new-releases

#NewReleases #DataUpdate #DataDriven
ICPSR logo and text: Recent Data Updates and Additions on a transparent background of blue wavy lines.
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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With over 20k data packages and institution-wide access to data, we'd say ICPSR membership is even better. Learn about teaching with #data: https://myumi.ch/ICPSR-BetterThan #DataEducation #DataScience
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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With over 20k data packages and institution-wide access to data, we'd say ICPSR membership is even better. Learn about teaching with #data: myumi.ch/ICPSR-Better... #DataEducation #DataScience
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Explore ICPSR and our data holdings at #GSA2025!
👉 Meet NACDA at booth 319/321
👉 Meet NaNDA at booth 323
Find us in the exhibit hall, Nov 12-15 in Boston.

#ICPSRconference
Promo image for #GSA2025 conference, where NACDA will be in booth 319/321 and NaNDA will be in booth 323.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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❓What is a codebook, and why does it matter?

You can find the answer to that question in our NoStupidQuestions series here: https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions

#ICPSR #NoStupidQuestions #SocialScience #Data
ICPSR graphic for “#NoStupidQuestions” video series. Title: “What is a Codebook?” Laptop shows speaker with text: “Codebooks also include: Suggested Citation, Terms of Use, Notes.” Sparkles and icon added. Link at bottom: https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions. White and lime green design.
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The NACDA team will be at the #GSA2025 conference in Boston - Nov 12-15, 2025. Stop by booth 319/321 for swag, to discuss your research, or general questions about data on aging! nacda-aging.org

#ICPSRconference
Stop by the NACDA booth at GSA for swag such as phone stands, magnetic clips, and sticky notes. We have data for download: NSHAP, MIDUS, HAALSI, and more! nacda-aging.org. Stop by Booth 319/321 for swag, to discuss your research, or general questions about data on aging! The QR code leads to linktr.ee/NACDAdata
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM