Bryman & Bell: Business Research Methods 2e
Chapter 13
National Statistics Online
This is the web site of the Office of National Statistics. Through this site you can explore the extensive range of data collected about life in the UK.
UK Data Archive
As mentioned in the text this site is a vital resource for any business researcher considering undertaking secondary analysis as part of their research design. For more information on how to use this site please refer to the main text pages 220-225.
NatCen
The National Centre for Social Research is also a valuable source of information for researchers wishing to use existing data in their research project. NatCen are responsible for conducting the Workplace Employment Relations Survey.
Social Research Update
www.soc.surrey.ac.uk/sru/SRU22.html
This is another interesting article from the Social Research Update site maintained by the University of Surrey. In it the author Janet Heaton looks at the issues relating to the use of qualitative data for secondary analysis.


