Publication-Related Archive

The publication-related archive contains datasets and other materials deposited by an investigator that allow another researcher to replicate the analysis in a published article, book, or dissertation. Many journals, publishers, funding agencies, and graduate departments require investigators to deposit replication datasets in a public archive. Depositing data with the ICPSR fulfills these requirements.

What is Included in the Publication-Related Archive

Investigators are encouraged to deposit everything in the Publication-Related Archive that is needed to replicate the results of the study. This includes all data, computer programs, sets of computer program recodes, and extracts of existing data files used in the analysis along with the article itself. Investigators must include a description of the data and methodology that is detailed enough to permit another researcher to replicate the findings.

ICPSR's Role

ICPSR does not approve or alter datasets in any way. They are distributed in exactly the same condition and format sent by the data contributor.

Once an author has submitted a replication dataset, ICPSR will make it available at no cost to the user.

Confidentiality and Copyright

Investigators submitting datasets to the Publication-Related Archive are entirely responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of research subjects. ICPSR does not review these datasets for disclosure risk.

Investigators are also required to affirm that they have the right to publish this material.

Depositing Data in the Publication-Related Archive

Authors may use the Data Deposit form to deposit data in the Publication-Related Archive. Data files are uploaded securely through a Web browser.