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Statistics are not available on all topics. If you want to use statistics in your speech or paper, consult these library resources as the first step in the search process. The best resources for statistics are:
- Statistical Abstract of the United States, http://www.census.gov/statab/www/ - The most basic source for statistical information published by the federal government. Use the index pages to find a table number for your topic. Paper copy behind Ref. Desk, HA202.
- Tennessee Statistical Abstract, http://cber.bus.utk.edu/tsa.htm - Provides basic statistical information about Tennessee, often by county. Published biennially by the UT Center for Business and Economic Research. Paper copy behind Ref. Desk, HA645.T4.
- World Almanac Reference Database, http://www.2facts.com/wa/almanac-home-feature.asp - A searchable compilation of most-asked-for facts and statistics.
- LexisNexis Statistical, http://web.lexis-nexis.com/statuniv/ - The most comprehensive source of statistics. Indexes statistics from governments, private organizations, and international bodies. Click on "Search Tables Base Edition" for full-text tables; "Search Abstracts" provides more statistics.
- U.S. Census Bureau, http://www.census.gov/ - Chief source of demographic statistics for the United States. Look here also for business and trade data and much more
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