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- Data Planet Statistical Datasets(Advanced)
Interactive collection of statistical data, with data visualization, including interactive maps, trends and rankings; the ability to compare data from different datasets; data relationships discovery; and options to export into MS Excel, XML, PDF, Shape Files, and Reference Management Tools. Users can view same-period-last-year comparisons and track indicators across organizational units and for user-defined time periods. Requires Java Virtual Machine (free download). Format: Statistics & Data
- World Bank Open Data
Provides access to openly-available data on the World Bank website. Coverage: varies. Format: Statistics & Data
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- Consumer Reports via MasterFILE Premier
A popular collection of product reviews and recommendations for cars, appliances, electronics, personal finance, and health information.
Encyclopedias & Reference (1)
- Global Road Warrior
Information about countries, with emphasis on information necessary for business travel and world trade.
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- Europa World Plus
Europa World Plus is the online version of the Europa World Year Book and the nine-volume Europa Regional Surveys of the World series. Covers political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories.
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- Armed Conflict Database
An interactive source of information on armed conflicts worldwide, including terrorism, refugees and returnees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), weapons used, fatalities, historical backgrounds, annual updates, and timelines. Users can generate reports and download data as well as browse through year-by-year analyses and fact sheets online. Produced by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Coverage: 1997-present.
- Data Planet Statistical Datasets (Basic)
Simple search interface of Data-Planet's large repository of statistical data. The interface is designed for quick statistical lookups and has links to external content related to the data being viewed. See also "Statistical Datasets (Advanced)."
- Data Planet Statistical Datasets(Advanced)
Interactive collection of statistical data, with data visualization, including interactive maps, trends and rankings; the ability to compare data from different datasets; data relationships discovery; and options to export into MS Excel, XML, PDF, Shape Files, and Reference Management Tools. Users can view same-period-last-year comparisons and track indicators across organizational units and for user-defined time periods. Requires Java Virtual Machine (free download).
- Historical Statistics of the United States
Over 30,000 data series covering all aspects of American life. View tables in HTML or PDF and create your own custom charts. Gift of the George W. Paschal Endowment Fund. Coverage: Colonial period-present.
- Roper Center Public Opinion Archives
One of the world's leading archives of social science data, specializing in data from surveys of public opinion. Covers opinions on social issues, politics, pop culture, international affairs, and more. Most of the data are from the United States, but over 50 nations are represented. Coverage: 1935-present.
- State Stats
Data from more than 80 different government and non-government sources and backed by numerous current and historical data series on popular topics of research interest. Organized by geography and time, State Stats allows users to discover, view, and export key information measures for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Covers a wide range of topics including crime & law enforcement, economy, education, energy & environment, health, housing, labor, and transportation.
- Statista
Find statistics, consumer survey results and industry studies from over 18000 sources on over 60000 topics on the internet's leading statistics database.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Coverage: 1878-.
- Statistical Abstracts of the World
This database aggregates the statistical abstracts of over 40 countries (and growing) and makes the content available through a single-search interface. These statistical abstracts are generally issued by the national statistical offices of foreign governments and contain country-level data not easily found elsewhere. Global and regional statistical compendia issued by international organizations and research firms are also included. Coverage: 2013-.
- Voting and Elections
The Voting & Elections Collection from CQ Press contains in-depth data about U.S. Presidential, Congressional, and Gubernatorial campaigns and elections, historical and modern. Data export tools allow for customized data downloads for statistical analysis. Also includes information about voter demographics and political parties. Coverage: 1789-2012.
- World Bank Open Data
Provides access to openly-available data on the World Bank website. Coverage: varies.