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.
- UNESCO Education StatisticsSpecializes in culture, communication, and education (especially international) statistics.
- 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.
- Human Development ReportsRanks and compares countries on a wide variety of statistics, and allows you to build custom tables comparing a wide variety of statistics between countries.
- CIA World FactbookLists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States.
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.