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General Statistics and Datasets

	Statistical Abstracts (U.S. Census Bureau) A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States Internet
	LexisNexis Statistical (Cancelled) This resource is no longer available 2/28/08. An index with abstracts for statistical information from over 100,000 U.S. government publications, state... Campus/Remote
	World Almanac (Facts On File News Services) Full text of the World Almanac and Book of Facts editions since 1999. Campus/Remote

Demographics and People

	U.S. Census Bureau (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) Provides official census data for the United States at the level of states, counties, cities, and metropolitan areas. Internet
	Statistical Abstracts (U.S. Census Bureau) A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States Internet
	Historical Census Browser (University of Virginia. Geospatial & Statistical Data Center) Detailed U.S. census information by state and county from 1790-1960. Internet
	Historical Statistics of the United States (Cambridge University Press) Historical Statistics of the United States from 1790 to 2000. Campus/Remote
	Online Statistical Atlas of Virginia (University of Virginia) Over 60 graduated color maps and associated tables of Virginia, its counties and independent cities, based on data from the 1990 U.S. Census of Population and Housing. Campus/Remote
	General Social Survey (GSS) This biennial survey is useful for studying sociological time-trends since 1972. Campus/Remote
	VASTAT: Virginia Statistics (University of Virginia) Statistics about Virginia on a wide variety of subjects. Internet

International Topics

	NationMaster An easy-to-use compendium of statistics on nations throughout the world. Internet
	World Almanac (Facts On File News Services) Full text of the World Almanac and Book of Facts editions since 1999. Campus/Remote
	World Development Indicators Statistical information about countries of the world. Compact Disc available only at Carrier Library Reference Desk
	World FactBook An intelligence database prepared by the CIA. Includes Reference Maps and Country Profiles. Profiles cover geography, demographics, government, economy, communication, transportation, and military information. Internet
	Armed Conflict Database Full-text and statistics for�international and internal conflicts, as well as terrorism.� With the Armed Conflicts Database, users can�generate reports and download data as well as browse through year-by-year analyses and fact sheets online. Internet

United States Government and States

	Online Statistical Atlas of Virginia (University of Virginia) Over 60 graduated color maps and associated tables of Virginia, its counties and independent cities, based on data from the 1990 U.S. Census of Population and Housing. Campus/Remote
	County and City Data Book (University of Virginia. Geospatial & Statistical Data Center) Statistical database offering demographic, economic, and government information. Internet
	FedStats (Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy) Provides access to statistics and information produced by more than 70 U.S. government agencies. Internet
	National Center for Education Statistics Internet
	VASTAT: Virginia Statistics (University of Virginia) Statistics about Virginia on a wide variety of subjects. Internet

Business, Economy, and Money

	Choices 3 Provides data on ownership and use of products together with demographic and economic variables. Compact Disc is available at Carrier Reference Desk. Reference Desk
	WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services) The WRDS interface is being updated 12/15/09. To begin using it, please click here. You will be prompted for your JMU email address. WRDS provides a web interface to several financial datasets, including the Compustat corporate and CRSP stock information Campus/Remote
	ValueLine ValueLine continuously analyzes and reports on companies in about 95 industries including some statistics and projections. Campus/Remote
	Economic Census (U.S. Census Bureau) Statistical data on retail trade; wholesale trade; service industries; transportation, communications, and utilities; finance, insurance, and real estate industries; manufactures; mineral industries; and construction industries. Internet
	STAT-USA (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) An online service of recent international trade information available from a variety of sources. Campus/Remote
	Statistical Abstracts (U.S. Census Bureau) A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States Internet
	GLOBUS and NTDB (National Trade Data Bank) (STAT-USA) The Federal government's most comprehensive collection of international information sources essential to conducting international business. Campus/Remote
	OECD Main Economic Indicators 1960-1998 (OECD) Statistical data on national accounts, industrial production, employment, prices, business trends, finance and trade for the major world economies. Reference Desk

Health and Social Science

	National Center for Health Statistics National Center for Health Statistics' Web Site, a rich source of information about America's Heatlh. Internet
	General Social Survey (GSS) This biennial survey is useful for studying sociological time-trends since 1972. Campus/Remote
	Crime in the United States (U.S. Dept. of Justice) Includes statistics on crime and criminal activities, crime prevention, police and law enforcement agency activities. Internet
	Statistical Abstracts (U.S. Census Bureau) A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States Internet
	ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) (University of Michigan) The ICPSR maintains and provides access to data sets created by social science researchers. Campus/Remote
	National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services) Information on programs, research, legislation, and statistics to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. Internet
	Virginia Center for Health Statistics Includes vital records and health data about the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Internet

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