Research Finding Tools: Statistics

Databases

Current Index to Statistics
  A "bibliographic index to publications in statistics and related fields. References are drawn from 162 core journals (as of 2003) that are fully indexed, non-core journals from which articles are selected that have statistical content, proceedings and edited books, and other sources."
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Historical Statistics of the United States
  Historical Statistics of the United States is the standard source for quantitative indicators of American history. Topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field. Tables can be downloaded in CSV or Excel format.
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Print index in the Rolvaag Reference Room
(HA202 .H57 2006)
LexisNexis Statistical
  Covers the American Statistics Index (ASI), the Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to Interational Statistics (IIS). Includes data from government organizations, businesses, private associations and research firms, and international groups like the European Union.
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WDI Online
  World Bank's World Development Indicators provides 550 development indicators, with time series for 207 countries and 18 country groups from 1960 to 2000.
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Websites

Bureau of Justice Statistics
Provides U.S. crime data, crime patterns, victim characteristics, and international crime statistics.
Business Data & Statistics
Collection of business data and statistical sources freely available from several federal agencies.
Condition of Education (STATISTICS)
This website is an integrated collection of the indicators and analyses published in The Condition of Education 2000–2007. Some indicators may have been updated since they appeared in print.
County & City Data Book
Provides data for all U.S. states, counties, and cities with a population of 25,000 or more.
Economic Report of the President
"The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices." Includes statistics.
Fast Facts for Congress
Provides recent demographic data on U.S. Congressional districts.
Gallup
Polling data for politics, government, business and society.
GenderStats: Database of Gender Statitistics
GenderStats is an electronic database of gender statistics and indicators. Data sources for GenderStats include national statistics, United Nations databases, and World Bank-conducted or funded surveys.
National Center for Education Statistics
From the U.S. Department of Education, a search interface that provides access to tables, figures, and charts relating to assessment, educational attainment, state education profiles, etc.
NationMaster
"A massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Using the form [provided], you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease."
Pew Global Attitudes Project
Provides public data sets and reports on cross-cultural public opinion surveys. Data sets provided in SPSS format.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.
University of Michigan's Statistical Resources on the Web
Comprehensive collection of statistics available on the web.
UN Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau
Provides population, housing, and economic census data as well as key historical data.
World Bank: Data and Statistics
Statistics, papers and analysis on global economics