secondary data analysis
type: Concept
narrower: data archives

secondary research
type: Concept
narrower: data archives

internet research
type: Concept
narrower: data archives

data archives
definition: Data archives are resource centers that acquire, store, and disseminate digital data for secondary analysis for both research and teaching. Their prime function is to ensure long-term preservation and future usability of the data they hold. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods; Data Archives]
broader: secondary research
broader: secondary data analysis
broader: internet research
type: Concept

methods
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: data archives