Resources for Statistics
Finding ARTICLES
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Social Science - Open the Social Science subsection for electronic encyclopedias that include articles with statistics.
CQ Researcher - Good starting place for current issues. Includes background, statistics, timelines and bibliographies for each topic. (Database Service: CQ Press) user guide
Credo Reference - An electronic reference book collection, includes CIA Factbook and other sources for statistics.
Finding BOOKS
Edgewood's Catalog - Books, journal titles, videos, more.
WorldCat - for books, videos, etc from libraries nationwide
Statistics WEBSITES
Data.gov - "Access to high value datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government." Search by category or federal agency to obtain machine-readable, platform-independent data sets.
FedStats - Gateway to statistics from U.S. Federal agencies. Includes listings by topic, geographic area and Federal agencies by subject.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Covers the broad field of U.S. labor economics.
U.S. Statistical Abstract - Printed volumes are also available in the Library's Reference Collection.
U.S. Census Bureau - Statistical information on the U.S. population and economics.
UNdata - Numerous specialized international data sources for all available countries and areas. From the United Nations Statistics Division.
Pew Research Center - A nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information and datasets on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
WisStat - A demographic data server maintained by the University of Wisconsin Applied Population Laboratory and UW Extension.
Finding International Statistics Online - Large list of web resources from the University of Maryland.
Statistical Resources on the Web - Browse resources by category. From the University of Michigan.
Official Statistics on the Web - Search by country, region, or topic. From the University of Auckland.
Wisconsin Office of Economic Advisors - Features economic indicators, including employment rates, wages, and other statistics.