The 2024 GSS Cross-section data are now available. This data features questions related to the 2024 election, perceptions of national identity, how we navigate today’s digital society, and mental health stigma. We encourage users to review the documentation and consider the potential impact of the experiments and data collection approach on the survey estimates.
The GSS is a valuable resource for educators and students working and learning in STEM fields. To encourage students and instructors to leverage the GSS in their academic careers and beyond, we have developed a series of short introductory and tutorial style videos about the GSS.
You can explore these videos at your own pace and in any order that interests you, but we recommend starting with an introduction to the GSS to learn about its history and what makes this survey one of the best resources for understanding changing trends of American culture for over 50 years. Then, you can check out an overview of methods used to develop and improve the GSS each year, learn about wording experiments and total survey error, and watch how easily you can access the GSS Data Explorer. Finally, you can explore how GSS data can be applied to STEM research and get ideas on how to incorporate the GSS into your course curriculum!
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Learn more about the background and history of the GSS, what makes it unique and its role in the field of social science.
Learn all about the rigorous process that brings the GSS to life! This video covers several steps of the GSS lifecycle, including:
Learn the basics of how information is gathered for the GSS and various adjustments that are made to avoid biased results.
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Wondering how the GSS samples its respondents? Learn about the sampling strategies leveraged by the GSS. This video focuses on:
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Wondering how the GSS samples its respondents? Learn about the sampling strategies leveraged by the GSS. This video focuses on:️
Learn about four types of survey error and how the GSS handles each type to ensure the highest quality of research. These include:
Learn what makes the GSS a valuable tool for educators. From subject-based topical studies to understanding survey methodology, this video explains the value of leveraging the GSS for use in the classroom.
Take a deeper dive on the GSS Data Explorer, a tool to download and analyze GSS survey data. Learn:
Learn about the GSS and its role as an extensive, multidisciplinary dataset that can be used for STEM research! See how the GSS is useful for STEM research at all levels.