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Introducing CongressData and Correlates of State Policy
Matt Grossmann1, Caleb Lucas2, Benjamin Yoel3
1Michigan State University, East Lansing, US. grossm63@msu.edu.
Scientific Data
|July 10, 2025
Summary
New datasets and tools, CongressData and Correlates of State Policy, improve access to U.S. federal and state government data for social science research. These resources enhance data usability and automate citations for policymakers and academics.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Public Policy
Background:
- Social science research relies on granular government data for studying policymaking and electoral processes.
- Limited data availability, aggregation, and standardization hinder academic utilization of generated government and research data.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce CongressData and an updated Correlates of State Policy database to address data accessibility challenges.
- Provide tools to simplify dataset use and application in social science research at federal and state levels.
Main Methods:
- Developed methodologies for data collection, standardization, and integration.
- Created tools to streamline the application of datasets in research.
- Implemented automated source citation for dataset users.
Main Results:
- CongressData and Correlates of State Policy offer improved access to granular U.S. federal and state data.
- Designed tools facilitate easier integration and application of these datasets in academic research.
- Automated citation feature supports collaborative scientific advancement.
Conclusions:
- These resources enhance the usability and availability of crucial government data for social science research.
- The developed tools empower researchers by simplifying data access and application.
- The project promotes collaborative research through standardized data and automated citation practices.
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