MRU Library Website: Undergraduate Research: Research Technology

Data Collection and Recording

Qualtrics
Qualtrics is a web-based survey platform used to create and distribute surveys
Google Forms
Google Forms is a basic tool for conducting surveys. Surveys are easy to set up and integrate with other Google services
Library Equipment
The library has a wide range of equipment for loan that can be used for recording interviews and focus groups or capturing images and video for your research

Find Software in the Library
Find software available on library computers by location or name.
Book a Data Workstation
Book one of three data workstations available on the second floor of the Riddell Library & Learning Centre.
MRU Computer Lab Software
View a list of software available in computer labs across campus. Labs may not be accessible for drop-in use.

R
R is a powerful tool for statistical analysis and data visualization. See the tab below for R learning resources.
PSPP
PSPP is a free and open source alternative to SPSS.
OpenRefine
OpenRefine is a tool for cleaning, transforming, and managing data
Beyond 20/20
Used for viewing and sorting Statistics Canada’s IVT files
QGIS
Free and open source geographic information system. See tab below for QGIS learning resources.
Google Earth
Use the web version or download Google Earth Pro. Not as robust as a full GIS, Earth can help you map data and conduct basic analyses.

Online Resources

R for Data Science
Free, online version of the thorough introductory text by Hadley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund.
Awesome R Learning Resources
GitHub repository of links to R learning resources.
Posit Cheatsheets
Downloadable cheatsheets for select R packages
R-Project Site Search
Search manuals and help pages on the R-Project website
R Programming 101 YouTube Channel
Introductory videos explaining the basics of R programming, data visualization, and statistics.

Books

Online Resources

UCLA ARC SPSS Tutorials
Large selection of learning modules and examples for learning SPSS from UCLA's Advanced Research Computing
SPSS Tutorials
Independent website offering a range of tutorials from beginner to advanced
Research by Design YouTube Channel
Research by Design features several playlists dedicated to SPSS
Andy Field SPSS Tutorials YouTube Playlist
Features videos describing use of and statistical testing in SPSS

Books

Online Resources

Stata - Resources for Learning Stata
From the Stata website, contains a long list of both official and community-created resources
German Rodriguez, Princeton University - Stata Tutorial
Clear introduction to Stata, focusing on getting started, data management, and graphics
Econometrics Academy YouTube Channel
Contains playlists on beginning Stata and econometrics in Stata
StataCorp YouTube Channel
Official channel featuring many videos on data analysis in Stata

Books

Online Resources

Excel Easy
Large collection of tutorials covering features and functions of Excel. See the Data Analysis section.
Simplilearn - Data Analysis in Excel
Brief guides to performing a selection of statistical tests using Excel. Also see the Simplilearn YouTube channel.

Books

Online Resources

Books

For more information about qualitative data analysis, see the Research Methods Online database.

Online Resources

Esri Training
A wide variety of courses related to ArcGIS and other Esri products. Some courses have associated costs but the selection can be filtered to 'Free' courses.
Learn ArcGIS Lesson Gallery
An extensive collection of lessons on ArcGIS from Esri
Esri Canada Webinars
A variety of webinars covering different applications of ArcGIS
ArcGIS YouTube Channel
Features playlists of videos covering basics to advanced applications

Books

Online Resources

QGIS Training Manual
QGIS Tutorials and Tips
A selection of QGIS walkthroughs from basic to advanced by Ujaval Gandhi
At These Coordinates - QGIS Tutorial
Free materials originally designed to support a workshop on QGIS
Klas Karlsson YouTube Channel
Features an extensive playlist of videos on using QGIS

If you need assistance with your research project, please reach out to your subject librarian. They would be happy to help.

If you are not sure who to chat with, please contact Hailey Siracky.