Subject Librarian
Statistics
Who?
Who would might want to collect these statistics or already collects it?
- Government Agency?
- NGO?
- Educational Institution?
- Researcher?
What?
What is the subject or topic?
What populations or units of analysis are needed?
- Gender, age, etc.
- Race, ethnicity, ancestry
- Persons, Households
- Other (e.g. schools, hospitals)
When?
When is the time frame?
- Current?
- Historical?
- Over time?
Is that time frame realistic?
How often were the statistics compiled?
- Monthly?
- Annually?
- Every decade?
Where?
Is there a geographic component to the topic?
Are statistics for the geographic area realistically available?
If not, are there other possibilities?
Ways to find out
Statistical Abstracts (can locate via Library Catalog)
Government Statistical Agencies (see link on right for National Statistical Offices)
Literature Search (including newspapers!)
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World Development IndicatorsFrom the World Bank
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Health Data And StatisticsContains links to lists of statistics on health disparities, global health, and more.
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ProQuest This link opens in a new windowCan add the word 'statistics" to your search (e.g., Uganda and aids and statistics). Alternatively, you can limit your search to "figures and tables" in the advanced search.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowA great starting point for U.S. statistics. Note source of each table for locating more detailed statistics.
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ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new windowFederal, state, and international statistical, economic, demographic, and geographic information. National income and production statistics, retail and wholesale trade data, interest rates, economic indicators, and social and demographic statistics, plus data on energy, environmental protection, agriculture, fisheries, crime, etc.
