How do I get microdata from Gallup Analytics?
Answer
The University Libraries' license with Gallup requires us to manage individual access to the microdata (individual response-level data). To start the process of requesting data, e-mail datahelp@gmu.edu. In the e-mail, indicate:
- which dataset you need,
- countries (for World Poll data),
- variables, and
- time period.
These data are only available to current George Mason faculty, students, and staff. If you don't need microdata, Gallup Analytics summary data is available through the libraries' website.
| Title | Years | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| GPSS Polling Series | 2001-present | Methodology |
| World Poll | 2006-present | |
| U.S. Daily | 2008 – present. 2018 and later includes Well Being variables. | Methodology |
| Panel COVID-19 | March 2020 - present | |
| Confidence in Institutions | 1973 - 2022 |
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