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Software

Name: NVivo
Platform(s): Windows,Mac
Description: NVivo is software that organizes and analyzes qualitative data. It is primarily used by qualitative researchers working with very rich text-based and/or multimedia information, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required. NVivo may be downloaded for use by Jefferson students, faculty, and staff for use on their own computers. Login at https://library-jefferson-edu.proxy1.lib.tju.edu/tech/nvivo/ for a download link and instructions. Call 215-503-8407 for installation help.
Categories: GIS/Statistics ,Document Editing
Tags: qualitative analysis

Name: SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
Platform(s): Windows,Mac
Description: SPSS is a computer program used for statistical analysis, data management, and data documentation. It enables users to quickly and easily discover new insights from data, test hypotheses, and build powerful predictive models. SPSS may be downloaded for use by Jefferson students, faculty, and staff for use on their own computers. Login at https://library-jefferson-edu.proxy1.lib.tju.edu/tech/spss/ with your Campus Key for a download link and instructions. Call 215-503-8407 for installation help.
Categories: GIS/Statistics
Tags: PASW, data

Online Statistics Sources

Statista This link opens in a new window
Access the most relevant and important statistics and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources.
PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
PolicyMap is an online data and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tool used to access data about communities and markets across the US. Use it for research, market studies, business planning, site selection, grant applications and impact analysis. Once you're logged in, you can create a personal account to save work privately or share with other Jefferson PolicyMap account holders.
Video introduction
Guides and tutorials
Weekly trainings
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Includes statistics for some topics.

American FactFinder
Statistics collected by the Census Department:
Data.gov
The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
Google Public Data
The Google Public Data Explorer makes large datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. As the charts and maps animate over time, the changes in the world become easier to understand. You don't have to be a data expert to navigate between different views, make your own comparisons, and share your findings.
Statistical Abstracts of the United States, 1878-2012
Comprehensive annual collection of statistics from all U.S. government agencies and select international and state statistics. Ceased publication in 2012.
UNData
Comprehensive database which includes most major statistical resources of international statistics from the United Nations.
World Databank
From the World Bank. World Development Indicators plus other international indicators.
NCES (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 in the U.S. and other nations

Print Statistics Sources

ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States
Call Number: Reference 317.3 U584s
Publication Date: 2013-
Business Statistics of the U.S.
Call Number: Reference 338 B979s
Publication Date: 2004-
Historical Statistics of the United States
Call Number: Reference 317.3 H673c
Publication Date: 2006
International Marketing Data & Statistics
Call Number: Reference 382.09 I61i
Publication Date: 2004-