Statistics - Law School Papers and Law Review Notes & Comments - Research Strategies - LibGuides at University of San Francisco School of Law

Introduction

If a newspaper story or article cites or alludes to a recent statistic or statistical study, try a Google (or similar) search to see if the primary study is available in full text.

Scholarly articles also report on researchers' statistical studies, so consider looking for an article using one of the article-finding tools listed above in the "Articles-Other"section of this guide.

Also, there are dozens of tools for finding reliable statistical data. This page lists some helpful places to start.

Sources of Statistical Information

This is just a small selection. If none of these suits your needs, speak to a Zief research librarian.

Statista
Search or browse for statistical information on "over 60,000 diverse topics of data and facts from over 10,000 sources onto a single professional platform." "Statista provides business customers, researchers, and the academic community with direct access to relevant quantitative facts on agriculture, finance, politics, and many more areas of interest." [On-campus link for Statista.]
ProQuest Statistical Insight
Very rich source for federal, state, and non-governmental statistical studies. For search tips check the Quick Start: Statistical Insight guide. [For current USF students, faculty, and staff.]
American Fact Finder - Census Data
For expert advice on finding Census data, visit the Government Information department at USF's Gleeson Library.
FedStats
Federal government statistics by agency, topic, geography. Covers more than 100 agencies, and includes a search function.
Data.gov
Access to "high value, machine readable datasets" from federal executive branch agencies.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
(Also available at the Zief Law Library in print at HA 202 .A53 Law Reference)
California Statistical Abstract
"Social, economic, and physical aspects of the state of California including, area, geography, climate, population, labor force and employment, gross domestic product, income, cost of living, health and welfare, education, industries, manufacturing, construction, transportation and public utilities, trade and services, banking and finance, public finance, law enforcement, elections, fiscal and economic data, taxes, etc…." (Last updated in 2008.)
Crime Data - California Office of the Attorney General
"More than 5,000 statistical tables, 59 reports, 29 publications, links to federal, state, and local agency statistics, and links to other criminal statistics services."