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Finding Data
Datasets
Your instructor may ask you to find a dataset or raw data. This means that they want you to find numbers presented in a table format without being interpreted into a graph or chart or infographic. It may look like this:
Finding Datasets
Need to find a dataset on your topic? These databases hold data on a wide variety of topics:
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StatistaStatista gathers statistical information on over 600 industries from over 10,000 different sources, such as market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources.
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Data-Planet Statistical Ready ReferenceData-Planet has economic, social, demographic, political and other data from U.S and international public and private sources and tools to manipulate and export data.
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Statistical InsightProvides access to statistical information produced by U.S. federal and state agencies, major international intergovernmental organizations, professional and trade organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, and universities.
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Historical Statistics of the U.S.Historical statistics for the U.S. from colonial times through the 20th century, covering population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, economic sectors, as well as governance and international relations. Recently updated.
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RAND State StatisticsProvides a comprehensive portfolio of statistics for all 50 states including business and economics, community, education, energy and environment, government finance, health and socioeconomic, population and demographics.
