Statistics
- National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)A 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 Center for Education StatisticsContains statistics related to education. Historical statistics available on students served under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including a break down by the various learning disabilities.
- National Institute of Mental Health StatisticsThe National Institute of Mental Health is a federal agency on research for mental health and disorders. The statistics page can be searched by topic and has clinical trials.
- ProQuest Statistical Insight (Statistical Universe) This link opens in a new window(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.
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.