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Statistical Software
- WSU: Get SoftwareInformation on adding SPSS, JMP, and other software to your WSU laptop.
Statistical Consulting
- WSU Statistical Consulting CenterThe Statistical Consulting Center offers assistance with data analysis, using data software, and research design. The service is free to students and faculty with unfunded projects.
Healthcare and Hospital Data
Find Primary Data Sets
Primary data sets are the original data collected by institutions and researchers. Reputable data sources usually report their collection methods. In many cases, you can filter and download data sets.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America's health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the health care system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development datasetsHuman health data, resources include tissue banks and repositories, datasets and databases, model organisms, genome and DNA sequences, and resource libraries.
- Health, United StatesThe Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) annual report on the health status of the Nation.
- Healthy People 2030"Healthy People identifies public health priorities to help individuals, organizations, and communities across the United States improve health and well-being. Healthy People 2030, the initiative’s fifth iteration, builds on knowledge gained over the first 4 decades." - About Us
Additional Guides with Stats
Housing
- Eviction Lab (Princeton)Eviction Lab combines data from several sources, including HUD and the US Census.
Gun Violence Data
- WISQARS™ — Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (CDC)WISQARS is a division of the Centers for Disease Control. Find detailed data sets on violent injuries and death.
Data Visualization: Combined Demographic Data
- ArcGISCreate a free public account.
- Minnesota CompassThis website analyzes trends in areas that affect the quality of life for average Minnesotans. Includes demographics, education, civic engagement, crime, and transportation.
Education
- National Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
- Minnesota Department of Education Statistical DataThis Data Download site allows the user to access data from the Minnesota Department of Education. This includes data from state assessments such as MCA-II.
Labor Statistics
- Labor Statistics DatabaseThis database, provided by the International Labour Office, Department of Statistics, offers international data on employment and labor.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsStandard Reports such as Occupational Outlook Handbook with raw data on things like the Consumer Price Index and the unemployment rate.
