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Books about Using and Presenting Statistical Data

The Wall Street journal guide to information graphics : the dos and don'ts of presenting data, facts, and figures - Dona M. Wong

Call Number: HF5718.22 .W65 2010

ISBN: 9780393072952

Dos and don'ts of presenting data, facts, and figures

Presenting your findings : a practical guide for creating tables - Adelheid A. M. Nicol

Call Number: HA31 .N53 1999

ISBN: 1557985936

Analyzing and presenting statistical findings

Just plain data analysis : finding, presenting, and interpreting social science data - Gary M. Klass

Call Number: HA29 .K58 2008

ISBN: 9780742560529

Finding and analyzing political, social, and economic data, creating good tables and charts

Graphics simplified : how to plan and prepare effective charts, graphs, illustrations, and other visual aids - Arthur J. MacGregor

Call Number: NC1000.M3

ISBN: 0802063632

How to prepare effective visual aids and graphical presentations of data

Describing Data

This online video shows you how to use and present various kinds of data.

Statistics and Data: Top Sources

These are some of the best sources for general statistical information on nations, states, demographics, and other topics of general significance. Most are web sites hosted by government agencies or reputable research organizations.

Also see our useful lists of sources of statistics and data by topic, under the tab near the top of this page.

FedStats
Statistical reports from U.S. government agencies. Note that the "search" option is a link near the bottom of the page.
American Fact Finder
Census data on population, housing, economics, and geography
Data.gov
Data sets and applications for analyzing and presenting them, compiled by U.S. government departments and agencies.
NationMaster
A compilation of international data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Generate maps and graphs using various statistics.
State Master
A statistical database which allows you to research and compare a multitude of different data on US states
Country Watch
Detailed reports on 162 countries with statistics, maps, and news
American Community Survey
Community demographics estimated from census data. viewable by state or zip code.
ICPSR: Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
The world's largest archive of digital social science data
UNdata
This resource "brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point."
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Social, political, and economic statistics of the United States from 1878 to 2012.