SGMData: A Research and Community Resource
The purpose of this website is to promote the collection and use of high quality data about sexual and gender minorities including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people by:
1) describing best data collection practices,
2) providing tools to critically evaluate reports about sexual and gender minorities, and
3) sharing reports about sexual and gender minorities.
COLLECTING DATA
For academics and non-academics alike, this resource outlines basic tools for collecting data about sexual and gender minorities.
UNDERSTANDING DATA
Data is frequently reported describing sexual and gender minorities. We provide a checklist for critically evaluating these reports.
SHARING DATA
If you have something to contribute to this ever-growing SGM Data Collection site, contact the website director to discuss!
The purpose of this website is to promote the collection and use of high quality data about sexual and gender minorities including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people by:
1) describing best data collection practices,
2) providing tools to critically evaluate reports about sexual and gender minorities, and
3) sharing reports about sexual and gender minorities.
COLLECTING DATA
For academics and non-academics alike, this resource outlines basic tools for collecting data about sexual and gender minorities.
UNDERSTANDING DATA
Data is frequently reported describing sexual and gender minorities. We provide a checklist for critically evaluating these reports.
SHARING DATA
If you have something to contribute to this ever-growing SGM Data Collection site, contact the website director to discuss!
SGMData serves as a collaborative clearinghouse for the collection of sexual and gender minority data by providing knowledgeable analysis, commentary and expert "how to" information on gathering such data effectively in scientific surveys, questionnaires and studies. Collected and categorized here you will find numerous datasets and links to rich data sources that are essential to sexual and gender minority research for researchers, students, advocates and anyone interested in scientific-based information about sexual and gender minorities.
We hope this website contributes to thoughtful data centered conversations about sexual and gender minority people.
We hope this website contributes to thoughtful data centered conversations about sexual and gender minority people.