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I am forwarding this to the list according to the author's request. SD
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I am wondering if there is an index of anonymous FTP sites with data sets
for public use, other than GSS.
Would any of the members of this list know anything about
this?

I believe all social research data should be available for public use.
Owner protected data not only protect the interests of the researcher but
his ability to draw imaginary conclusions from them.  The question that
comes up is how valid and real are the data.  In the space-age computer
technology data sets can be created with statistical validity (possible
randomness) but be artificially made to fit the hypothesis of the
researcher.

1. How are we protected from this?
2. Should the government regulate data collection of all kinds? 3. Do we
trust governmental or private agencies to regulate    collection?

Hmmmm......!

Should I go and research the topic before I ask those questions in public?
 Oh, well.  I am a student and I can say anything I like :)

Kosmas I. Pentakalos
UMBC Medical Sociology