How do I find data?
Answer
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.
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