Mathematics & Statistics
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General Data Sets and Meta Searches
- Data.gov: Interactive Federal Data SetsThe site allows you to create and download customized reports on variables you are interested in from these federal data sets. Excellent tool.
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.
- 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.
Housing
- Eviction Lab (Princeton)Eviction Lab combines data from several sources, including HUD and the US Census.
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.
Voting
- Election Lab (MIT)Find federal, state, and local voting data.
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.
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.
Statistical Consulting and Software
- 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.
- WSU: Get SoftwareInformation on adding SPSS, JMP, and other software to your WSU laptop.
Data Science Books
An Introduction to Statistical Learning by Call Number: QA276 .I585 2013ISBN: 1461471370Publication Date: 2017-09-01
- An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in R 2 editionOpen access PDF version.
Additional Guides with Stats
Research Assistance
