UNST High School Senior Inquiry: Statistics
Why Use Statistics?
Statistics are a great way to provide concrete evidence of a trend, or make a theoretical argument tangible. If you are looking for a quick number, you will want a statistic. Statistics provide an interpretation and summary of collected data. Statistics can come from many different places, such as the government and non-profit organizations.
Finding Statistics
Find Statistics from the Library and the Web
PSU Library Databases for Statistics
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Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowMaintains the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
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Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides statistics from over 18,000 free and proprietary sources on a wide range of topics such as business, media, and demographics.
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Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowSocial Explorer is an online research tool designed to access current and historical U.S. Census data and demographic information. It contains maps, profile reports, data elements, and variables.
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ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) This link opens in a new windowArchives social science data that includes aging, child care, criminal justice, demography, education, political science as well as public and mental health.
Recommended Websites for Statistics
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American FactFinderFind popular facts (population, income, etc.) and frequently requested data about your community.
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UN StatsCompiles and disseminates global statistical information from the United Nations
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EurostatStatistical information provided to the institutions of the European Union.