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A useful way to examine and understand the new types of data in context is by comparison with existing forms of social science research data. Through a series of broad social science research policy areas, we will now consider some orthodox intentional data sources and research designs (such as social surveys) and identify other new data sources that might be used in combination with them as part of mixed methods studies. We compare different types of variables in each of the key areas. In doing so, we will use the UK as an example country, whilst acknowledging that data environments vary across countries and that some data sources transcend national boundaries.