Department of Sociology

Social Science Research Lab

The Social Science Research Lab (SSRL) is a singular and versatile space for institutional instruction and research operated by the Department of Sociology.

We offer 21 high-powered Windows workstations for use by graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with the social sciences. The lab also provides enterprise-grade networked printing, large-format poster printing, and presentation equipment for use within the department.

For training or instruction, two 80" flat screen panels linked to a Windows workstation are viewable throughout the space.

Software

Each workstation has copies of:

  • Microsoft Office
  • STATA
  • ESRI ArcGIS
  • nVivo
  • AMBeta
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • SPSS
  • SAS
  • R
  • StatTransfer
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Other Special-Purpose Tools

Documentation and Training

Modest documentation for programs such as STATA can be found on the SSRL file share.

We assist in establishing trainings for our graduate students on the use of Stata, SAS, ArcGIS, R, and data security best practices. Teaming up with colleagues in the Population Studies and Training Center, we can also provide assistance on such topics as effective presentation of quantitative information, creating large-format posters, and the effective use of other social science software.

Contact

For more information, please contact the Social Science Research Lab System Administrator, at extension 3-2550.