Research data
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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Research data: TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY
2018 Rising above: what makes a learner resilient?
Sometimes, a child from a poor background does well in mathematics despite their relatively adverse educational environment. They are known ...
2018 Building solid language foundations for achievement
Research has consistently shown that language is an important factor in how learners perform academically. As a multilingual country, South ...
2018 Bullying: reduced when learners feel like they belong in a school
Research has found that creating a healthy social context within schools is vital for learner success. Are South African schools ensuring th...
2018 Workbook and textbook availability: adding learners' voices
In 2012, Limpopo was at the centre of a media storm when textbooks were not delivered to schools in the province. After high-profile litigat...