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Suggested Resources:
The following resources are recommended to help you find statistics.
Take some time and explore the resources. Links to webpages,
databases, and data sets will open in a new window. Don't forget
about the print sources! There is still much valuable
information that is only available in print. Sometimes this is
exactly the information that you need.
Compiled Statistics
Data Sets
Statistical
Abstract of the United States - Census Bureau:
Statistics on political, social, cultural and economic conditions in
the United States. Includes information on: agriculture, business,
communications, housing, courts, education, elections, energy, geography,
environment, government finances, employment, health, law enforcement,
manufacturing, population, prisons, travel, social services, spending, science, transportation, and wealth.
U.S.
Census Bureau - Commerce Department:
The U.S. Census Bureau collects and provides data about the people
and economy of the United States. This site provides information about
the conditions of the United States, states, and counties. Additional surveys
conducted between censuses are also included.
Current
Population Survey (CPS) Census Department and Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Demographic characteristics of households and families in the United States.
Statistical Universe - Congressional Information Services:
Subscription-based access. Indexes and abstracts printed federal,
state, and international statistical publications, as well as selected
business and professional publications.
Fedstats
(Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy):
More than 70 federal government agencies produce statistical reports.
The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy provide access to
the full range of statistics and information produced by these agencies
for public use.
STAT-USA:
Subscription-based access. A service of the U.S. Department of
Commerce, this source indexes business, trade, and economic information
from the Federal Government, incorporating over 300,000 reports and statistical
series.
Fedworld
Provides a comprehensive central access point for searching, locating,
ordering and acquiring government and business information. Maintained
by the United States Department of Commerce.
Statistical
Resources on the Web Provides links to a wide variety of sites
with statistical information. Topics covered include: agriculture,
business and industry, cost-of-living, demographics, economics,
education, energy, environment, finance, foreign government data
sources, foreign trade, government finances, health, housing, labor,
military, politics, science, sociology, tourism, and transportation.
Berinstein
Research Site Provides an alphabetized directory of online
statistics sources, sorted by subject.
There are a wide range of helpful statistical sources available
in print. Following is a list of recommended sources located in Milner
Library.
American Statistics Index (1974 - present)
Indexes statistics in government documents issued by federal agencies.
Statistics may be in any type of government document -- articles,
reports, Congressional hearings, etc.
(Floor 2 Reference - Z7554.U5 A46)
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Annual compilation of statistics on the social, political and economic
dimensions of the United States. The index references table numbers,
not page numbers. While this is also available online, the print
version is often easier to use.
(Floor 4 Reference - HA202 .S84; Floor 2 Documents - DOC. C3.134:)
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book
Provides social, political, and economic data for local areas within
the United States.
(Floor 4 Reference - HA202 .S84)
County and City Data Book
Compilations of census data for counties and large cities. Includes
data on population, employment, income, and financial, educational and
vital statistics.
(Floor 4 Reference - HA202 .A36)
Vital Statistics of the United States
Produced annually and consists of three volumes: Marriage and
Divorce, Natality and Mortality. Provides time series and
cross-sectional data on birth rates, causes of death, and
characteristics of married and divorced individuals.
(Floor 2 - DOC. HE20.6210:)
Historical Statistics of the US - Colonial times to 1970
Provides comparative statistics on the political, social and economic
organization of the United States. Includes information on population,
migration, labor, agriculture and recreation. Includes time period,
year, and subject indexes.
(Floors 1, 4 Reference - HA202 .B87 1975)
Illinois Statistical Abstract
Provides data on a range of social, economic, and political topics in
Illinois.
(Floors 2, 4 Reference - HC107.I3 I576)
Statistical Yearbook (Annuaire Statistique)
Provides economic, population, and social information about all
countries and areas of the world.
(Floor 1 Reference - AZ361 .U45)
In addition to sites that offer general statistics there are also
sites that offer statistics specific to a particular subject area.
Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) - Department of Labor:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is an independent national statistical
agency that collects, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical
data related to labor economics.
Infonation:
InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to
view and comparestatistical data for the Member States of the United
Nations. The user can select up to seven countries, and then use the
data menu to select statistics and other data fields.
National Center for
Education Statistics - Department of Education:
The National Center for Education Statistics is the primary federal
entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education
in the United States and other nations.
Handbook of Labor Statistics
Data collected and disseminated by the Department of Labor.
(Floor 2 Docs-Shelves - DOC. L2.3/5:)
American Public Opinion Index (1981 - present)
Indexes public opinion polls and surveys that appear in a variety of
periodicals.
(Floor 4 Reference - HM261 .A463)
American Public Opinion Data (1981 - present)
Reproduction of poll and survey results indexed in the American Public
Opinion Index.
(Floor 4 Microfiche - 4 HM261 .A462)
Digest of Education Statistics
Data collected and disseminated by the Department of Education.
(Floor 1 Reference - L11 .D48)
Due to their size, data sets are almost always available in
electronic format.
National
Election Studies:
Data sets on voting, public opinion, and political participation.
Lijphart
Elections Archive:
A collection of district level election results for about 350
national legislative elections in 26 countries.
Inter-University
Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR):
Subscription-based service. Data sets on an expansive array of
social science topics. A librarian will retrieve the data set
for you.
United
States Census Bureau
In addition to compiled statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau provides
numerous data sets, often labeled "detailed files."
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