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Lessons from the Issue Correlates of War (ICOW) project

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  • Paul R Hensel

    (Department of Political Science, University of North Texas)

  • Sara McLaughlin Mitchell

    (Department of Political Science, University of Iowa)

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We present lessons and best practices for conflict data collection from the experiences of the ICOW project. Lessons include the development of a search strategy for potential events, the consultation of a broad range of sources, and recognition of the limitations of these sources. More general best practices address the development of detailed instructions for coders, detailed descriptions for data users, and strategies for managing research assistants and preserving project documentation.

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  • Paul R Hensel & Sara McLaughlin Mitchell, 2015. "Lessons from the Issue Correlates of War (ICOW) project," Journal of Peace Research, Peace Research Institute Oslo, vol. 52(1), pages 116-119, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:joupea:v:52:y:2015:i:1:p:116-119
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