Research Hub: Mathematics & Statistics: Data Sets: General

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General Data Sets and Meta Searches

Tableau
Data.gov: Interactive Federal Data Sets
The site allows you to create and download customized reports on variables you are interested in from these federal data sets. Excellent tool.
World Bank Data
Registry of Research Data Repositories

Health 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.

National Center for Health Statistics (CDC)
Minnesota Center for Health Statistics
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The 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.
World Health Organization: Data
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development datasets
Human health data, resources include tissue banks and repositories, datasets and databases, model organisms, genome and DNA sequences, and resource libraries.
Health, United States
The 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

Housing

US Department of Housing and Urban Development: Data
Eviction Lab (Princeton)
Eviction Lab combines data from several sources, including HUD and the US Census.

Education

National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Minnesota Department of Education Statistical Data
This 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.

Voting

Election Lab (MIT)
Find federal, state, and local voting data.

Data Visualization: Combined Demographic Data

ArcGIS
Create a free public account.
Minnesota Compass
This website analyzes trends in areas that affect the quality of life for average Minnesotans. Includes demographics, education, civic engagement, crime, and transportation.

Gun Violence Data

Gun Violence Archive
Centers for Disease Control: Firearm Violence Prevention
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.

Statistical Consulting and Software

WSU Statistical Consulting Center
The 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.
WSU: Get Software
Information on adding SPSS, JMP, and other software to your WSU laptop.