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 States Department of AgricultureContains statistics related to US agriculture and genetically modified crops.
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesA national data book of statistics that reflect the social and economic condition of the United States, updated annually.
- CDC National Center for Health StatisticsA division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, their website is free, searchable, and contains a vast array of health statistics and surveys.
- National Library of MedicineThis page on Health Services Research includes an extensive list of links to both federal and private sources of health-related data sets, statistics, assessments, sources of funding, etc.
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.