Subject Guides: E-Reference: Statistics

Introducing Statistics

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Data are the quantitative or qualitative facts and figures, while statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, presenting, and interpreting data.

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Selected Statistics Databases

Gale Business: Insights This link opens in a new window
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The database provides access to insights on global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.
CSMAR Database This link opens in a new window
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The database provides data on major financial areas, such as China stock market, foreign exchange, industries and macroeconomics.
Statista This link opens in a new window
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The database provides statistical data on many topics including media, business, finance, politics, society, technology and education. Sources include market reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Data can be accessed by searching or browsing by industry, topic, country, digital market or infographic.