{"id":6,"date":"2013-10-29T15:14:53","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T15:14:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2017-12-06T15:11:22","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T21:11:22","slug":"6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.library.unt.edu\/untdocsblog\/2013\/10\/29\/6\/","title":{"rendered":"Data-Planet Statistical Datasets: A World of Statistics at Your Fingertips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Data-PlanetResearching statistics can be an intimidating task. Where do you begin looking for reliable data out of the vast number of sources available on the Internet and in the library? And what do you do with that data after you\u2019ve found it? If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, here is an excellent place to begin your statistical research.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Data-Planet Statistical Datasets<\/a> is a powerful and versatile interactive research tool that provides quick, easy, one-stop access to a vast collection of statistical data collected by government agencies as well as by private entities. Statistics are available at the national, state, county, and local level. Some data are also available for other countries.<\/p>\r\n

Not only do you have immediate access to billions of data points from over 70 source organizations; you can also manipulate that data to create custom charts, maps, graphs, and tables to compare data, describe trends over time, and represent data visually, all without the need for additional software programs. A citations feature even helps you easily cite your data in APA, MLA, or Chicago style.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Data-Planet Statistical Datasets<\/a> is available to members of the UNT community (UNT students, faculty, and staff). Others may also access it from the public computers in the libraries on the UNT campus.<\/p>\r\n

Find Your Data<\/h3>\r\n

There are several ways to find and select data<\/a> in Statistical Datasets, depending on your particular needs and interests.<\/p>\r\n