Research & Statistical Tools
Internationally recognized statistical tools, software, and resources endorsed by UN agencies and INGOs for robust data analysis and research.
Statistical Analysis Software
Professional statistical software used by researchers worldwide for data analysis and research.
R Statistical Software
Free software environment for statistical computing and graphics. Used by statisticians worldwide.
- Comprehensive statistical analysis
- 15,000+ packages on CRAN
- High-quality graphics
PSPP
Free alternative to SPSS. Used by UN agencies for survey data analysis in developing countries.
- SPSS-compatible interface
- Descriptive statistics
- Regression & T-tests
Stata
Complete, integrated statistical software package used by researchers in economics, sociology, and epidemiology.
- Data management & graphics
- Statistical analysis
- Automated reporting
Data Collection & Survey Tools
Tools used by UN agencies and INGOs for field data collection and survey management.
ODK (Open Data Kit)
Free and open-source tools for mobile data collection. Used by WHO, World Bank, and humanitarian organizations.
KoBoToolbox
Humanitarian data collection platform developed at Harvard. Used by UN OCHA and 4,000+ organizations.
SurveyCTO
Enterprise platform for offline data collection. Used by World Bank, IPA, and major research institutions.
GIS & Spatial Analysis Tools
Geographic Information System tools used for spatial analysis and mapping in development projects.
QGIS
Free and open source Geographic Information System. Official GIS software of many government agencies.
- Professional GIS capabilities
- 1000+ plugins available
- Supports all major formats
ArcGIS
Industry-standard GIS platform used by UN agencies, governments, and environmental organizations.
- Advanced spatial analytics
- 3D mapping capabilities
- Real-time data integration
Google Earth Engine
Planetary-scale platform for environmental data analysis. Used for climate monitoring and disaster response.
- Petabyte-scale satellite imagery
- Real-time climate data
- Machine learning integration
Data Cleaning & Management Tools
Essential tools for data preparation, cleaning, and management used in research projects.
OpenRefine
Powerful tool for cleaning messy data, transforming formats, and extending datasets with web services.
- Faceted browsing & clustering
- Reconciliation with databases
- Undo/redo all operations
Tool Selection Guide
Choose the right tools based on your research needs and technical expertise.
| Research Stage | Recommended Tools | Best For | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Collection | ODK KoBoToolbox SurveyCTO | Field surveys, humanitarian response | Beginner |
| Data Cleaning | OpenRefine Python/Pandas | Data preparation, quality control | Intermediate |
| Statistical Analysis | R PSPP Stata | Statistical modeling, hypothesis testing | Advanced |
| Spatial Analysis | QGIS ArcGIS Earth Engine | Mapping, spatial analytics | Intermediate |
| Data Visualization | R/ggplot2 Python/Matplotlib Tableau Public | Charts, dashboards, reports | Intermediate |
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