LibGuides: Reference Shelf: Statistical Resources

Don't Forget the Subject Guides!

The reference librarians at CMU have prepared a number of guides on different topics. Below are some that deal with statistics:

If you don't find the statistics you need, don't hesitate to Ask A Librarian.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new window
Carnegie Mellon users only. Standard source for the quantitative facts of American history.

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
Maintains a data archive of more than 500,000 files of research in the social sciences. It hosts 16 specialized collections of data in education, aging, criminal justice, substance abuse, terrorism, and other fields. Since CMU is a member, you can download data. Contact Afeworki Paulos if you have questions or need help with ICPSR.
International Statistical Agencies
Prepared by the U. S. Census Bureau, links to the statistical agenices of all countries.

ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Thousands of statistical publications on all topics. Recent data is available here; earlier data is on microfiche in Hunt Library. Database Guide

U. S. Census Bureau
Leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy
Statistical Abstracts Series
Earlier editions go back to 1878. Published by the Census Bureau, authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Also contains some international statistics.

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Arts
Hunt Library-Fourth Floor
412-268-7272
Arts Reference

Engineering & Science Library
Wean Hall-Fourth floor
412-268-2427
Science and Engineering Reference

Mellon Institute Library
Mellon Institute
412-268-7384
Science and Engineering Reference

University Archives
Hunt Library-Second Floor
412-268-5021
University Archives