How to Cite a Data Set in APA 7th Edition

How to cite a data set in APA 7th edition.

Data sets are cited with the creator as author, using [Data set] in brackets after the title.

APA 7th Edition Format

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of data set [Data set]. Repository. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Example Citation

NASA. (2022). Global temperature anomalies 1880–2022 [Data set]. NASA GISS. https://doi.org/10.1000/nasa

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  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
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