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Since its founding in 1994, the non-profit, non-partisan Statistical Assessment Service (STATS) has become a much-valued resource on the use and abuse of science and statistics in the media. Our goals are to correct scientific misinformation in the media resulting from bad science, politics, or a simple lack of information or knowledge; and to act as a resource for journalists and policy makers on major scientific issues and controversies.
Search for sales statistics, real estate price trends, and real estate market activity in the United States by most popular real estate markets, by using our state map, or with our alphabetical directory of the United States cities. For the United States real estate market overview, see our chart of average sale prices and graph of real estate trends on each state page.
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50th Percentile Rent Estimates Rent estimates at the 50th percentile (or median) are calculated for all Fair Market Rent areas. THESE ARE NOT FAIR MARKET RENTS.
Search for sales statistics, real estate price trends, and real estate market activity in the United States by most popular real estate markets, by using our state map, or with our alphabetical directory of the United States cities. For the United States real estate market overview, see our chart of average sale prices and graph of real estate trends on each state page.
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"Each fall YBP publishes a report on price and output for new books published during our prior fiscal year. The data encompasses all new titles treated on the Approval Plan programs of YBP and of Lindsay & Croft, YBP's division in the United Kingdom, two offices which regularly profile, with book-in-hand, well over 65,000 distinct new titles annually. Since our Approval Plan programs are expressly designed to serve academic libraries, our data, which we have reported in a consistent way for over a dozen years, is a useful index to English-language publishing trends for scholarly, professional, and scientific books."
Crime Statistics as reported in the Uniform Crime Report for 2001-2006 by Police District
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An interactive map of Philadelphia homicides in 2007 from the Philadelphia Inquirer
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An interactive map of murders in the city of Philadelphia in 2006 from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Crime statistics for the city of Philadelphia available at multiple levels of geography, including Census Tracts, zip codes, neighborhoods, block groups, and councilmanic districts. Crimes do not inlclude murder and rape.
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A great search engine from the UN for finding international data.
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Population, geographic, economic and geographic data from the United States Census Bureau. Can be downloaded as excel for use in GIS.
The Social Explorer produces maps and reports of US Census Tract level data from 1940-2000. Using high quality maps and data, they make available the full contents of the tract data for the United States for the full period. The data can also be exported as excel spreadsheets for easy reuse.
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...on 08-FEB-08
A long list of useful sites for finding data sets and statistics from the Penn Library.
This UN site provides links to the primary statistical agencies of countries around the world.
Fulltext publications and statistical information from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) covering agriculture and food, education and skills, emerging economies and transition economies, employment, energy, enterprise, industry, and trade, environment and sustainable development, finance and investment, general economics and future studies, governance, international development, nuclear energy, science and information technology, social issues and migration, statistics sources and methods, taxation, territorial economy, and transport. NOTE: Some of the statistical data tools in SourceOECD require Internet Explorer.
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Guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization.
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The UN provides links to the statistical agencies of member countries, as well as the names and links (where available) for statistical yearbooks for each country.
The World Bank's principal data source on the global economy. More than 550 time series, 1960-present, on more than 200 countries and 18 country groups, covering demographic, social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators.
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Time series statistical information for countries collected from UN and related international governmental organizations.
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STAT-USA provides economic, business, and social/environmental data collected by over 50 government agencies. STAT-USA is a product of the Economics and Statistics Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. National and International Data is available.
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The National Data Book. Annual statistics, 1878-present covering population, vital statistics, health and nutrition, education, law enforcement, courts, and prisons, geography and environment, etc. Comparative international statistics are also provided. Also provides bibliographic citations to more detailed sources of statistical information.
Statistical Universe indexes statistical data published in federal, state, and selected privately published titles, at the table level. In some cases the fulltext of the document is also available.
Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
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Population, geographic, economic and geographic data from the United States Census Bureau.
For access to tables from the 1990 and 2000 census, the American Community Survey, Economic Census, Annual Economic Surveys, and Annual Population Estimates.
The DataWeb provides access to economic, health and demographic databases from the US government and private organizations. The portal is maintained by the Census Bureau and the CDC. You will need to download a free program called the DataFerrett to use the database. This interface provides an intermediate between statistical tables and whole data sets.
Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
Crime statistics from 1998-2003, organized by census tract, neighborhood, zip code, and City Council District.
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...on 15-JAN-08
Includes a broad range of indicators, often to the block group or census tract level, including: real estate data, neighborhood conditions, mortgage originations, education, money & income, demographics, owners & renters, jobs, and energy.
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Includes housing, health, crime, business, education, at the census tracts, zip codes, school districts and neighborhood level, as well as school district profiles, neigborhood profiles, and zip code profiles.
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The Social Explorer produces maps and reports of US Census Tract level data from 1940-2000. Using high quality maps and data, they make available the full contents of the tract data for the United States for the full period. Reports include aggregated totals and the system allows for slideshows demonstrating change over time. The data can also be exported as excel spreadsheets for easy reuse.
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Available Topics Include:
*Economic
-- Industry wages
-- Top industries
-- Top occupation groups
-- Labor force by age
-- Education Levels
*Demographic
-- Income
-- Population Pyramid
-- School Enrollment
*Economic
-- Industry wages
-- Top industries
-- Top occupation groups
-- Labor force by age
-- Education Levels
*Demographic
-- Income
-- Population Pyramid
-- School Enrollment
*Housing
-- Mortgage Averages
-- Occupancy Status
-- Ownership Rates
-- Housing Costs
*Transportation
-- Commute Times
-- Means of Transportation
*Community Assets
-- Public Schools
-- Colleges and Universities
Social Explorer
The Social Explorer produces maps and reports of US Census Tract level data from 1940-2000. Using high quality maps and data, they make available the full contents of the tract data for the United States for the full period. Reports include aggregated totals and the system allows for slideshows demonstrating change over time. The data can also be exported as excel spreadsheets for easy reuse.
The Social Explorer produces maps and reports of US Census Tract level data from 1940-2000. Using high quality maps and data, they make available the full contents of the tract data for the United States for the full period. Reports include aggregated totals and the system allows for slideshows demonstrating change over time. The data can also be exported as excel spreadsheets for easy reuse.
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by laallen
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...on 01-NOV-07
This site is a non-profit, freely browsable database of crimes reported in Chicago.
It is not affiliated with the Chicago Police Department or with Google Maps. It is not an official source of crime information for the city of Chicago. Rather, it is an alternative view of public record that is available elsewhere.
The Dartmouth Atlas Project works to accurately describe how medical resources are distributed and used in the United States. The project offers comprehensive information and analysis about national, regional, and local markets, as well as individual hospitals and their affiliated physicians, in order to provide a basis for improving health and health systems. Through this analysis, the project has demonstrated glaring variations in how health care is delivered across the United States. The project is run by Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences at Dartmouth Medical School.
To support the research needs of Penn faculty, students and staff, the University of Pennsylvania Libraries acquire and subscribe to numerical and geospatial data resources in print and electronic formats. The library is a federal depository library, and receives large amounts of numerical data from agencies. Many of these resources are available on CD-ROM as well as on the web.
Oxford Latin American Economic History Database
Statistical series for more than 40 economic and social indicators coveringun 1900-2000 for twenty Latin American cotries.
Statistical series for more than 40 economic and social indicators coveringun 1900-2000 for twenty Latin American cotries.
Latinobarometro
Annual public opinion survey conducted in 17 Latin American countries, 1995 to present. No data sets are provided at this web site.
Annual public opinion survey conducted in 17 Latin American countries, 1995 to present. No data sets are provided at this web site.
Same sex and unmarried partner household data are collected for those households where the householder and his or her partner are not married, but are living in a close personal relationship. An unmarried partner can be of the same sex or opposite sex of the householder.
An unmarried partner, in an unmarried partner household, is an adult who is unrelated to the householder, but shares living quarters and has a close personal relationship with the householder. This relationship is based on the self-identification of respondents.
Here are some sources for your use:
- The American FactFinder contains two sources:
- American Community Survey Table B11009, shows "Unmarried Partner Households by Sex of Partner."
- Census 2000, Summary File (SF) 1 Table PCT14, "Unmarried Partner Households by Sex of Partner" is available for the nation, state, metropolitan statistical area, city/place, county, and various other geographies.
- Additionally, same-sex unmarried partner household data were collected in the 1990 Census. The Technical Note on Same-Sex Unmarried Partner Data From the 1990 and 2000 Censuses provides guidance on comparing these data.
- The Census 2000 special reports include:
- Population and Housing Table, PHC-T-19, Hispanic Origin and Race of Coupled Households provides race and gender for unmarried partner households for the U.S.
- The Census Bureau also collects data for same sex and unmarried partner households in ongoing survey programs, but does not regularly produce tabulations on this topic. For more information and special studies on the subjects of same gender couples and unmarried partner households based on the Census Bureau's survey programs, visit the Population Division Working Papers:
Based on quantitative data used in Robert D. Putnam's book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, the exercises on this Web site introduce you to an investigation of Putnam's claim about social change in America--that community is declining. Next, the exercises guide you in an investigation into why this is happening, whether it matters (so what), and what is to be done about it in the future. Overall, the exercises illustrate social science investigation and build your skills in data analysis.
Google maps mashup includes data on population, housing cost, housing market, schools, safety, health, climate, income/work, and age ethnicity for the continental US.
annoyingly, their "explains" don't say where the data comes from, so it's hard to know how up to date it is. However, it's neat.
Lists major releases of historical census data online for the country, states, cities, metro areas, etc. Very useful starting point for historical census questions.
The Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories has been collecting information on infant
feeding and breastfeeding in the United States since 1955.1-8 Current survey design permits an
examination of infant feeding patterns during the first 12 months of life. Ryan described increases in the
hospital initiation and duration of breastfeeding between 1985 and 1995,8 and later for the 1996 to 20019
time frame. This update complements the published data and provides current breastfeeding information
through 2003.
feeding and breastfeeding in the United States since 1955.1-8 Current survey design permits an
examination of infant feeding patterns during the first 12 months of life. Ryan described increases in the
hospital initiation and duration of breastfeeding between 1985 and 1995,8 and later for the 1996 to 20019
time frame. This update complements the published data and provides current breastfeeding information
through 2003.
lists data sources for breastfeeding information
The website was created for individuals and organizations:
1) Who want to find information about lesbians, gays and bisexuals grounded in scientific knowledge,
2) Who want to find datasets to analyze that include sexual orientation data, and
3) Who want to learn how to collect sexual orientation data.
1) Who want to find information about lesbians, gays and bisexuals grounded in scientific knowledge,
2) Who want to find datasets to analyze that include sexual orientation data, and
3) Who want to learn how to collect sexual orientation data.
The Metropolitan Philadelphia Indicators Project combines two types of information to illuminate conditions and trends in our 9-county region (defined as the central cities of Philadelphia and Camden along with the Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery, and the New Jersey counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem). The first is a set of social, environmental and economic indicators that portray the quality of life in the regions communities. The second type of information comes from an annual household survey conducted by Temples Institute for Survey Research, asking respondents across the region how they assess the quality of life in their communities. Tracking over time the changes in the indicators and in the survey responses, we can better understand how citizens perceptions relate to the changing conditions on the ground.
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Links from CICP for crime statistics internationally.
The IMF publishes a range of time series data on IMF lending, exchange rates and other economic and financial indicators. Manuals, guides, and other material on statistical practices at the IMF, in member countries, and of the statistical community at large are also available.
Basic International Telecom stats -- number of phone lines by country, computer users, cell phones, etc.
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This site presents the official data, definitions, methodologies and sources for the 48 indicators to measure progress towards the Millennium Development Goals.
The World Bank's principal data source on the global economy. More than 550 time series, 1960-present, on more than 200 countries and 18 country groups, covering demographic, social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators. When selecting indicators, note that a change to Tree View will help with data selection.
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This domain contains a consolidated set of statistics related to food security. Main themes covered are food deprivation, food needs, food consumption, production and trade, diet composition, access to food, food aid and child nutritional status. It also includes statistical reports by country on the progress in reaching the hunger reduction targets established in the World Food Summit (FAO, Rome, 1996) and the Millennium Declaration (UN, New York, 2000).
PovertyNet provides an introduction to key issues as well as in-depth information on poverty measurement, monitoring, analysis, and on poverty reduction strategies for researchers and practitioners.
Each resource has been evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities. We aim to match resources to the statistics curriculum and the needs of researchers. Our target audience is students, staff and researchers in higher and further education.
FedStats
Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
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HHS Data Council Gateway to Data and Statistics
A "web-based tool that brings together key health and human services data and statistics. It is designed to complement other government resources such as FirstGov and FedStats. The Gateway covers federal, state and local government sponsored information."
A "web-based tool that brings together key health and human services data and statistics. It is designed to complement other government resources such as FirstGov and FedStats. The Gateway covers federal, state and local government sponsored information."
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Historical Census Browser
Population and housing data for all U.S. states and counties, 1790 to 1960, based on decennial census of population and housing. Provides basic counts of population and housing, including race, gender, and some measure of household size and composition. For 1840 to 1960, economic characteristics such as education and occupation are included. Later decades have many variables, including ancestry, literacy, and income variables.
Population and housing data for all U.S. states and counties, 1790 to 1960, based on decennial census of population and housing. Provides basic counts of population and housing, including race, gender, and some measure of household size and composition. For 1840 to 1960, economic characteristics such as education and occupation are included. Later decades have many variables, including ancestry, literacy, and income variables.
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Decennials - Census of Population and Housing
PDF-format versions of historic US decennial census volumes, 1790 to present. Topics covered include basic counts of population and housing, with race and gender, for the nation, states, counties, townships and municipalities, and some small areas (e.g., wards). From 1840 to present, social and economic information is provided.
Holdings: 1790 to present (backfile in progress: 1790-1860, 1990-2000 available)
PDF-format versions of historic US decennial census volumes, 1790 to present. Topics covered include basic counts of population and housing, with race and gender, for the nation, states, counties, townships and municipalities, and some small areas (e.g., wards). From 1840 to present, social and economic information is provided.
Holdings: 1790 to present (backfile in progress: 1790-1860, 1990-2000 available)
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Historical Statistics of the United States Millenial Edition
The best starting-place for statistical information on the United States, for the colonial era and 1790-2000 (including the Confederate States of America). Presents 37,339 data series on population (including vital statistics, immigration and emigration), work and welfare (including labor, slavery, education, health, economic inequality and poverty, social insurance and public assistance), economic structure and performance (includuing national income and national product, business cycles, prices, consumer expenditures, savings, capital, and wealth, business organization, and financial markets and institutions), business sectors and industries, and governance and international relations (including government finance, elections and politics, crime and law enformcement, wars, armed forces, and veterans, and international trade and exchange rates).
The best starting-place for statistical information on the United States, for the colonial era and 1790-2000 (including the Confederate States of America). Presents 37,339 data series on population (including vital statistics, immigration and emigration), work and welfare (including labor, slavery, education, health, economic inequality and poverty, social insurance and public assistance), economic structure and performance (includuing national income and national product, business cycles, prices, consumer expenditures, savings, capital, and wealth, business organization, and financial markets and institutions), business sectors and industries, and governance and international relations (including government finance, elections and politics, crime and law enformcement, wars, armed forces, and veterans, and international trade and exchange rates).
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Reader profiles include detailed descriptions of reader demographics and circulation areas for US newspapers.
The UNAIDS/WHO Global HIV/AIDS Online Database collates the most recent country-specific data on the spread and impact of the virus, together with information on risk behaviours (e.g. casual sex and condom use). Health sector response information (eg. data on people receiving treatment and coverage of hiv counselling and testing) is also an essential part of this database.
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powerpoint slides introducing the ACS.
This is the 30th annual Department of Defense (DoD) report on social representation in the U.S. Military Services, including the Coast Guard. The 2003 report consists of data for DoD applicants, the active and reserve components, the Coast Guard and time-series information.
World military and social expenditures / Ruth Leger Sivard. [0363-4795] [Leesburg, Va. : WMSE Publications]
Call#: Van Pelt Library HJ7469 .S58