In this guide
Assistant University Librarian
Humanities Librarian
Anthony Kaiser
Contact:
akaiser@ucmo.edu
JCKL 1110
JCKL 1110
660-543-8016
Subjects:Africana Studies (Minor), Anthropology (BS), Communication (BS, MA), Corporate Communication (Minor), Creative Writing (Minor), Criminal Justice (BS, MS), Crisis and Disaster Management (BS), Digital Media Production (Minor, BS), English (BA, MA), Global Security (Minor), History (BS/BA, MA), International Studies (BA), Middle Eastern Studies (Minor), Military Science (Minor), Modern Languages (BA), Philosophy (Minor), Political Science (BS/BA), Religious Studies (Minor), Social Gerontology (MS), Social Studies (Minor), Sociology (BS/BA), Sport Communication (Minor), Teaching English as a Second Language (MA), Technical Writing (Minor), Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Minor), World Languages and Cultures (Minor)
Public Policy Data & Statistics
Governmental Data & Statistical Resources
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Statistical Abstracts of the United States.In print, the Statistical Abstract of the United States is a one-volume, comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Online it is 1400+ individually indexed tables (with attached spreadsheets), both searchable and browsable. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web. Coverage from 2013-2019.
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Census BureauCensus data and statistics cover the current and historical demographics of the United States, including age, gender, race, education level, and housing information.
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Data.govThe official data resource of the U.S. federal government. It contains thousands of datasets and statistics covering all aspects of the federal government.
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USASpending.govThe official website focused on data regarding the U.S. Federal Budget and spending.
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Bureau of Labor StatisticsOfficial federal website on rates of employment, unemployment, occupational data, and industry data.
Non-Governmental Organization Data Sources
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Propublica DatastoreDatasets collected from Propublica, a non-profit news organization covering a wide range of topics including health, criminal justice, education, military, finance, politics, and more.
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Pew Research CenterProvides statistical research and polling data on current political and cultural trends within the U.S. Includes information on social media, politics, religion, science, and technology.
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EveryCRSReport.comWebsite listing every Congressional Research Service report issued at the request of the U.S. Congress when considering legislation or changes in public policy.