The Finding Statistics guide is designed to help you in locating statistics in print and online sources. It is divided into three sections.
- Understanding Statistics
- General definitions and terminology for statistics
- What types of statistics are available
- What agencies compile statistics
- How to think about statistics in a way that will make locating them easier
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- Locating Statistics
- How to locate and retrieve raw statistical data and processed, or compiled, statistics
- How to evaluate statistical information for authenticity and relevance to your need
- What statistical databases are available
- Basic search strategies for locating statistics in online databases
- Evaluating Statistics
- How to evaluate the authenticity and reliability of statistical information
- How to determine the relevance of a statistic to your need
