FAQ: How do I cite a data set in APA Style?

Information on citing data sets can be found in section 10.9 Data Sets This link opens in a new window of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

General Format

Author, A. A. (date). Title of data set (Version) [Data set]. Publisher name. DOI or URL with retrieval date.

For Example

Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., Patrick, M. E., & O'Malley, P. M. (2025). Monitoring the future: A continuing study of American youth (12th-Grade Survey), 2024 (iCPSR 3944) (Version V2) [Data set]. ICPSR. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR39444.v2

Corresponding In-Text Citation

(Miech et al., 2025)

Miech et al. (2025)

More Information

• APA Style This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
• APA Style Manual This link opens in a new window (American Psychological Association)
• Academic Writer-APA This link opens in a new window
• APA Blog This link opens in a new window (APA)

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline. Please check with your instructor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.