Datasets vs. Statistics
Data (raw numbers) provides all available variables collected; it can be manipulated and aggregated as needed.
Datasets are data collected and arranged logically according to definitive criteria.
Statistics is data that has been already prepared/presented in aggregated form as in a table, chart or graph.
Citing Data: Refer to how to cite data from ICPSR, which discusses the importance and how to properly cite data.
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Corporate information covering over US and foreign public companies, current and historical (past 15 years) firm descriptions, statistics, financial information and ratios, annual reports, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, long-term debt, capital stock, and insider trading.
Current monthly economic and social statistics for most countries and territories of the world. The statistics in this resource are obtained by the Statistics Division of the United Nations and the international statistical services from official sources in the countries.
Statistical data source for development indicators and time series data for countries and country groups. Includes social, economic, financial, natural resources and environmental indicators.
Formerly Data Planet. A platform to quickly find, explore, visualize, and share detailed data from the most trusted source providers. With its multidisciplinary and global scope, it can be used to inform class research projects and more thorough independent research.
An online portal providing data on the global digital economy, industrial sectors, consumer markets, public opinion, media and macroeconomic trends. Quantitative data from 425 economic sectors in 50 countries are provided with a range of infographic tools for analysis and visualization.