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Find Data & Statistics: Getting Started

Use this guide as a starting point for locating statistics or data on a topic.

Popular & Historical Sources

Start with these popular sources to look for data or statistics on a variety of topics. Many will report statistics in tables or charts that can be copied and used in a paper and include data in formats that can be downloaded for analysis. 

Related Research Guides

The library has compiled numerous guides on looking for data, and many are linked to on the Statistics by Topic or Type page. Below is a selection of guides which focus on using specialized data techniques.