Question: How do I find data?
Last Updated: Jun 06, 2025     Views: 39

Before you begin looking for data, you may want to consider four key questions:

  • What type of data are you looking for?
  • Who collects the data you need?
  • What time period are you investigating?
  • Do you need national, state, regional, or local data?

Once you've answered these questions, you can typically find data resources within the subject guide for your academic program.

You may also wish to explore these research guides.

Also check out the links below for a complete list of subject guides and the embedded tutorial on Finding, Evaluating, and Citing Data and Statistics.

If you need more research help, check out our other Research Tutorials.

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