Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation
Data Crunch: Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)
Location
Swem Library, Kyle Classroom, ground floor400 Landrum Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Access & Features
- Free food
- Registration/RSVP
Wharton Research Data Services, known as WRDS, is a platform that contains a plethora of proprietary financial and accounting data from a variety of sources including S&P Global Market Intelligence, Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), ETF Global, Securities & Exchange Commission, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
In this workshop of the Data Crunch Series, a part of Researcher Services at Swem and McLeod Business Library users will:
- Log into the WRDS platform
- Learn about different datasets available in WRDS
- Identify key datasets used in financial research
- Run a simple data query
This session is tailored for beginners and there is no need to register for the product prior to training, as all workshop activities will occur using a shared data account.
Snacks will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch. Please register by November 19th.
Sponsored by: William & Mary Libraries
Contact
Mary Oberlies, [[w|mkoberlies]]