Statistics - Finding and Using

The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.

The Center for Community Solutions is a nonpartisan think tank focused on solutions to health, social and economic issues in Northeast Ohio. Look under RESOURCES - COMMUNITY FACT SHEETS for local statistical infromation.

The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.

The Statistical Yearbook is a comprehensive compilation of internationally available statistics on social and economic conditions and activities, at world, regional and national levels. It is prepared by the United Nations.

Responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Data on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.

An annual publication for more than eight decades, this report contains a compilation of the volume and rate of violent and property crime offenses for the nation and by state.

Primary federal entity for collecting and publicizing data related to education in the United States.

Provides statistical data pertaining to various health issues across the nation.

Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans.

An Internet data resource providing private and public sector labor union membership, coverage, and density estimates.

Crime statistics for the state of Ohio.

The Office of Research provides data and analysis on the economic, industrial, demographic, and program trends of the state of Ohio, its businesses, and its people. The Office also produces County Profiles for all 88 Ohio counties. **Look for links to data in the dark red bar under the "Ohio Department of Development" heading; the links are not obvious.**

Stat Trek provides tutorials, analytic tools and an online glossary as well as useful links to other statistics resources and practice tests along with study guides for AP statistic courses.