Statistics
- ProQuest Statistical Insight (Statistical Universe) This link opens in a new window
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(ProQuest) - Provides government statistics, business, trade, and research information, and private and international statistical information. U.S. government statistics go back to 1973 and private and state sources go back to 1980.
- United Nations Statistics DivisionAn excellent source for global statistics regarding such areas as social conditions, population and demographics, economic factors, the environment, industry, trade, etc. Also features an extensive page of links to other official statistical resources, both domestic and international.
- CIA World FactbookLists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States.
- Human Development ReportsRanks and compares countries on a wide variety of statistics; lets you build custom tables comparing a wide variety of statistics between countries.
Opinion Polls
Opinion polls are a resource for gathering public response to various issues. Please note how the polls were conducted as this will provide a better understanding of the information presented.
- Roper Center for Public Opinion Research(Cornell University) - A search interface to the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, a non-profit education and research organization that studies politics, government, public institutions, international relations, business, social affairs, and consumer behavior. Includes sources from major broadcasting and news organizations.