Latin American Public Opinion Project: Download Instructions
Library Data Services
Library Data Services caters to researchers interested in working with data, mapping, texts, visualization, and technology. Many of these services are available online. Davis Library Data Services, located on the second floor of Davis Library, offers:
- A computing lab with specialized software for GIS and data visualization & analysis.
- Walk-in assistance provided by knowledgeable student consultants during set hours.
- Consultations with specialists for more in-depth inquiries (by appointment).
- Spaces for collaboration and presentation, complete with white boards and external displays.
- Technology short courses and programs that promote digital scholarship.
You MUST complete an IRB application!
UNC-Chapel Hill researchers using these data must have fulfilled all IRB requirements. Researchers may start their IRB applications with the Office of Human Research Ethics (see link on the Requirements tab).
File Arrangement
The download directory presents sub-directories for each country by single year of survey (e.g., "1983 Costa Rica," "1985 Costa Rica," etc.).
Within a given sub-directory, compressed files are available to download in .rar* or .zip format for the convenience of downloading the questionnaire and data file together. The files are also provided individually should a user want to examine one file without the others. You do not need to download both the compressed and uncompressed files. Note, however, that the survey documentation is not included in the compressed files; these are usually .pdf files.
*.rar files may be decompressed with programs like:
Go to Data Download Site
Access the download site to see the years available for each country. You will need to log in with your Onyen.
Data Librarian
Data Management
Numeric Data
Census Data
Locating Data
If you would like to request we acquire data, please carefully read the guidelines at http://library.unc.edu/data/purchase/.
