A new Economics metasite has come to my attention called Eco5.com. What’s the significance of the name? Beats me, they don’t explain it on their about page. Nevertheless, this site is packed with links to free statistics and data, with a particular strength historical data. The main page focuses on career resources, so follow the…
LexisNexis Statistical A subscription resource, this database aggregates three important statistical indexes: * American Statistics Index (ASI) * Index to International Statistics (IIS) * Statistical Reference Index (SRI). A great place to start, especially when trying to identify who collects a certain type of data. Many of the statistics from government agencies are included or…
Heard some statistics in the news that cause you to raise an eyebrow? Go to the STATS website from George Mason University where staff evaluate statistics cited in recent headlines. Be sure to visit the annual Dubious Data Awards. This non-profit is associated with The Center for Media and Public Affairs.
The Social Science Data Analysis Network – SSDAN – is “a university-based organization that creates demographic media, such as user guides, web sites, and hands-on classroom computer materials that make U.S. census data accessible to policymakers, educators, the media, and informed citizens. SSDAN is directed by demographer William H. Frey and utilizes facilities at the…