Research Data Services
After you've located your datasets or statistics, you may want to consult one of the specialists in our Research Data Services unit for further assistance with services ranging from data visualization to text mining. The links below lead to Guides with information about staff, key resources, and services.
International
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World Development IndicatorsThe WDI presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates.
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World Bank Data ToolExplore several data visualization tools that highlight World Bank data.
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OECD StastisticsA wide range of statistics for OECD economies, including health, education, energy, employment, development and more.
Data Collections
For additional data and statistical resources, try the Social Science Statistics and Data Guide. See especially, the Business and Economics page.
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ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) This link opens in a new windowA non-profit membership-based data archive based at University of Michigan. ICPSR maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social science data for research and instruction. You must register for a myData account in order to access some reports.
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PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowPolicyMap is a mapping tool for accessing data on demographics, real estate, health, jobs, and more. Supports research about communities across the U.S.
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SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowThis mapping application enables users to develop interactive thematic maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, health, crime, and marketing data variables. CURRENTLY NO NCH ACCESS. his resource is limited to 2 users at a time. Registration is required to save work between sessions
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CIESIN World Data Center (Columbia University)This portal, hosted by NASA’s Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC), provides access to a wide range of global data, associated documentation, and visualization and analysis tools, and to the community of experts on global data.
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ILOSTATDetailed labor statistics for most countries of the world. Data can be customized and downloaded.
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Massachusetts State Data CenterThe Massachusetts State Data Center is a program of the UMass Donahue Institute's Economic and Public Policy Research Unit and is housed at the Institute's offices on the UMass Amherst campus.