Library Databases with Data & Statistics
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ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research) This link opens in a new windowSocial science data repository. You will need to create a (free) account to download data sets.
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International Historical Statistics 1750-2010A collection of social and economic statistics from around the world.
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Statista This link opens in a new windowMillions of statistical facts and lots of data on a diverse range of topics. Download data, charts, and graphics.
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Vital Statistics on American Politics This link opens in a new window
Contains data offering more than 230 tables and charts covering the full spectrum of American politics dating back to 1788.
Data & Statistics Online
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Data.govThousands of data sets from different government agencies.
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U.S. Census DataData from the U.S. Census Bureau
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General Social SurveyGeneral Social Survey (GSS) is a survey of social, cultural and political indicators.
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United Nations (UN) DataDownload UN data on a variety of topics.
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Kids CountData on children and families in the U.S.
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Early Childhood Longitudinal Program (ECLS)Three longitudinal studies that examine child development, school readiness, and early school experiences.
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Bureau of Justice StatisticsStatistics & data on the U.S. correctional population, criminal justice system, and crime.
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International Crime Victims SurveyData on householders' experience with crime, policing, crime prevention, and feelings of insecurity in a large number of nations.
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Bureau of Labor StatisticsData on unemployment & employment, inflation, productivity, and consumer spending
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World Bank Open DataFree and open access to data about development in countries around the globe.
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African Statistical YearbookStatistical information from all African nations from the African Development Bank Group
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NCES International Comparisons in EducationStatistical cross-national comparisons of education.
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Common Core of DataData about all public schools and education agencies in the U.S.
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IPEDSPrimary source for information on U.S. colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions.
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Global Database on Elections and Democracy, International IDEAAn expansive collection of data on elections, voting, and electoral systems from around the world. Data visualization tools available as well.
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Global Elections DatabaseProvides information on the results of both national and subnational elections around the world. These data are presented at two levels of analysis, allowing users to quickly identify the results of elections within a country as a whole or within particular constituencies or districts of a country.
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International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Pre-Election SurveysInternational pre-election public opinion research
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ElectionGuide from IFESStatistics on national elections around the world.
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Roper Center Election DataU.S. State and national exit poll data
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U.S. Federal Election Commission, Election Results, 1982-PresentElection statistics for every Presidential, House, and Senate election in the U.S. from 1982 to the Present.
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United States Elections ProjectNational and State Voter turn-out rates (1787-Present), Voter Demographics and Early Voting numbers.
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Cancer Statistics Center (from the American Cancer Society)Includes detailed statistics on a range of topics, including: The estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in the current year; current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival rates and trends; State-level risk factor and screening metrics.
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Pew Research CenterA nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
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AfrobarometerAn African-led series of national public attitude surveys on democracy and governance in Africa
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International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Pre-Election SurveysInternational pre-election public opinion research
Books with Data & Statistics
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China Statistical Yearbook
Call Number: Reference | HA4631 .C47 -
Europa World Year Book
Call Number: Reference | JN1 .E85ISBN: 1857437519 -
Exit Polls
Call Number: Reference JK2007 .B47 2012 -
Historical Statistics of the United States
Call Number: HA202 .H57 2006 | ReferenceISBN: 0521817919Publication Date: 2006 -
Maryland Statistical Abstract
Call Number: HA422 .M33 | MarylandMost recent edition at the Reference Desk; older editions in the Maryland Collection -
Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United States
Call Number: HA202 .S72 | OversizeISBN: 1598887939Most recent edition at the Reference Desk; older editions in Oversize Collection on 2nd floor. -
Statistical Abstract of Latin America
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A Statistical History of the American Electorate
Call Number: Reference JK1967 .R87 2001