This resource guide supports students, faculty, staff, and the broader Cal Poly Pomona community with their data and statistical needs.
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Don't understand terminology or basic priniciples of statistics? These reference works may be of help.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics by 
U.S. Census Bureau site that provides census statistics, as well as social, demographic and economic information.
The standard source for the quantitative facts of American history. Includes over 37,000 data series from more than 1,000 sources covering population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, economic sectors, and governance and international relations.
Create custom maps using downloadable U.S. datasets. Topics covered: people (demographics, consumer expenditures, market segments, sales potential), businesses (establishments, employees, retail sales), consumer price index, crime, and weather. Geographies available: states, congressional district, counties, cities, zip code, census tract, block groups, and street address. Not all data available in all geographies.
U.S. Census Data from 1790 - present. Browse data, build and download customized reports, and construct interactive maps on subjects like housing, race, employment, occupation, income level, and more. Maximum 3 simultaneous users. If the maximum number of users has been reached, please wait a few minutes, and then refresh your browser.
Almanacs, factbooks, and even general books may be good sources for statistics. You can search the Library catalog by entering statistics in one subject search box and in a separate subject search box enter the topic on which you are trying to find statistics.
You can also find statistics in articles. Enter "statistics" as a subject search term, along with your topic, in a database such as Academic Search Premier.
Organizations and associations may provide statistical information on their Web sites. Asking yourself, "Who is interested in this topic" can suggest valuable resources for finding statistics. For example, the American Bar Association provides statistics on legal education. (Make sure you think critically about the source, considering, for instance, the association's purpose and agenda. Click here to learn more.)
Searching for a research guide on finding statistics in your topic area can be another effective strategy. In your favorite search engine, try entering your subject and statistics and "research guide."
