PSYC 200: Rendon, L. (Winter 2025): Find graphs and statistics
Why use graphs and stats?
Why use infographics and statistics?
- Infographics are used to synthesize data into a more user-friendly, readable format for the general public.
- More credible infographics cite their sources, which can usually found at the very bottom of the graph or infographic. Therefore, scroll to the bottom of any infographic or graphic to see if they have sources. And if so, then you can potentially have more sources for your assignment -- and save time researching!
- Statistics are often collected by government agencies and available on their websites. Searching for government sites will often uncover statistics, infographics, reports, and more.
- Enhance your own final analysis assignment, by incorporating graphs with info and data!
Statistics, data, and graphs -- Starting points and search tips
Adding the keywords infographics or statistics to your search terms can be a helpful starting point when searching for infographics.
Sample search for statistics:
Also think about related keywords, like data or report.
Sample search for infographics:
When you evaluate infographics, scroll to the bottom of the infographic to evaluate if they have sources listed or not. A credible infographic will cite its sources! And you can then follow that link/source for additional info!
Now you try!
- Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Articles on 400 topics, each with an overview and an argument, and many with opposing arguments. You can browse the "Charts/Graphs for Topics" section on the database's home page and "Reference Shelf" box. - CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
These weekly reports provide thoughtfully written analyses of social, economic and political issues. Every issue features an extensive report on one topic. Full reports integrate maps and graphs into their Introduction sections.
How to find charts and graphs in the Points of View Reference Center database:
On this database's home page, there is a "Reference Shelf" box on the right-hand side, with a link for "Charts/Graphics for Topics."
How to find maps and graphs in the CQ Researcher database:
Each full report in CQ Researcher integrates maps and graphs into their introduction section:
These websites are repositories, or collections, of infographics. Make sure to evaluate infographics to see if they have cited their sources -- and best of all, if they provide links to their sources, so you can follow the source and doublecheck the data!
- Infographics ArchiveSite developed by programmers and designers. The public can submit their own infographics, and you can search for infographics by either using the search box or by browsing categories of infographics.
- Daily InfographicSite by CafeMedia, where the public can submit infographics. They feature an infographic daily, but you can search by category or use the search box.
- Infographics ShowcaseOnline collection of infographics and data visualizations, with a more global focus. Use the search box to search for infographics.
- Information is Beautiful - DataFounded by David McCandless, author of multiple books about infographics. The "Data" page provides a list of the infographics available on this site, with links to the infographic plus links to the primary data source.
- GovLoopCollection of government-related infographics.
Government agencies are often the best places to begin for finding statistics. Why? Because they're often the organizations responsible for collecting statistics, particularly nationwide.
- Data.govData sets and applications for analyzing and presenting them, compiled by U.S. government departments and agencies.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsFind information on employment, unemployment, inflation, wages and more.
- National Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education
National polling data:
- The Pew Research CenterThe Pew Research Center "is a nonpartisan “fact tank” that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world."
- Gallup PollsAnother leading polling "think tank" that gathers current polling data on a wide variety of national and international issues. Click on "Resources" to view reports, datasets, and more.
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