Social Science Data
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ICPSR: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research This link opens in a new window
This consortium provides a comprehensive platform for accessing, preserving, and sharing social science data. Most datasets are available for download and analysis, while users can also upload their own data for long-term archiving and public sharing. A key feature is the ICPSR Bibliography of Data-related Literature, an extensive index dating back to 1962. It includes over 80,000 citations of scholarly works that have utilized data from the archive—covering journal articles, books, book chapters, government and agency reports, working papers, dissertations, conference papers, and more.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
Annual statistics on U.S. social, political, and economic conditions are available from the 2013 edition onward. Editions from 1878 to 2012 can be accessed through the U.S. Census Bureau website or via HeinOnline.
Government Data
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American Community SurveyAn ongoing Census Bureau survey that provides data every year, giving communities the current information they need to plan investments and services.
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American FactFinderPopulation, housing, economic and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Bureau of Economic AnalysisProvides data on national accounts, as well as state and local area personal income, GDP for states and metropolitan areas, and a link to the Survey of Current Business.
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Congress.govThe activities of the U.S. Congress; contains all floor action.
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Data and Statistics about the U.S.Census and other agency statistics sources.
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Federal, State & Local GovernmentsProvides source and amount of income, labor force information, program participation and eligibility data, and general demographic characteristics to measure the effectiveness of existing federal, state and local programs.
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Montana Legislature InformationClick on Bills to access Montana legislative activity from 1999 to present.
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Public School District ProfilesCompiled by the National Center for Education Statistics.
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State Data CenterThe State Data Center Program makes data available locally to the public through a network of state agencies, universities, libraries, and regional and local governments.
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UNdataThis portal combines fifteen databases and 55 million records from different UN agencies with more expected in the future. Major topics include agriculture, employment, education, energy, environment, health, human development, industry, information and communication technology, population, refugees, trade, and tourism.
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Uniform Crime ReportsData on crime in the United States from the FBI.
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USA.govFor those researching policy at the state, municipal or tribal level, use USA.gov to find the appropriate sites. Also good for finding reports on policy from government agencies.
Other Data Sources
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American National Election StudiesData from ANES surveys on voting, public opinion and political participation.
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Follow the MoneyGreat resource for data and reports on campaign contributions and funding on the state level. Covers a wide variety of topics.
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State Health FactsA project of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, this site provides free, up-to-date and easy-to-use health data for all 50 states on more than 700 health topics.
Opinion Polls
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GallupDaily news, polls, and public opinion on government, politics, economics, and management.
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Harris PollFree links to recent Harris Poll results, as well as the "Harris Vault" archive of past data.
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Pew Research CenterProvides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. Pew conducts public opinion polling and social science research, analyzes news coverage, and holds forums and briefings.