How should we understand references to "antifa" in ACLED's dataset?
Guidance on how references to "antifa" appear in the dataset
FAQs
A selection of questions frequently asked by users of ACLED data.
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FAQ: ACLED’s new data structure, terms, and platforms
Frequently asked questions about ACLED's new data and platforms
How can I analyze ACLED data?
A guide to analyzing ACLED data using tools like Excel, GIS software, and Tableau.
What types of events does ACLED code?
Information on six types of events including battles, protests, and more.
What is the ‘disorder type’ variable?
Explanation of the 'disorder type' variable in classifying events as political violence, demonstrations, or strategic developments.
How precise are the coded dates and locations?
ACLED data includes details on the precision of reported dates and locations.
How are injuries and fatalities recorded?
Article on how ACLED records injuries and fatalities associated with events.
Is it possible to identify the number of people killed by a specific group or the total number of civilians killed?
ACLED does not systematically code fatality figures by group or total civilian deaths; information is inconsistent.
Why doesn’t ACLED have a ‘crowd size’ variable and what does the ‘crowd size’ tag in demonstration events capture?
Discussion of ACLED's reporting on crowd sizes in demonstration events.
Why doesn’t ACLED have a ‘reason for demonstration’ variable?
ACLED does not have a 'reason for demonstration' variable due to varied reasons for demonstrations.