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Characterizing the timing of elections worldwide.
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Evaluate the Democratic Electoral Systems Dataset #30

Closed nbanion closed 3 years ago

nbanion commented 3 years ago

Evaluate how this dataset might help us answer our motivating questions.

http://mattgolder.com/elections

Read the documentation, briefly explore the data, and make a case for or against using this data source. If the data seem promising, then describe some possible uses. If not, then explain the shortcomings. If you are unsure, then write down your questions. No matter what, your investigation is valuable!

Record your findings in the discussion on this issue.

This data set comes from a collection identified on #27 .

nbanion commented 3 years ago

Not a primary data source.

The data provide some context for elections from 1946 - 2016, but they don't address specific phases of the electoral cycle.