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- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)Maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED provides access to a wealth of economic data from a wide range of national and international sources. These data are often represented as time series.
- Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)Microdata from the US Census and other sources, integrated and maintained by the Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation at the University of Minnesota. IPUMS includes several components: population data, health data, economic and education data. Users may create a free account.
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- Data.govGovernment and public sector data across multiple fields.
- DryadInterdisciplinary data repository. Find, download, and use datasets in all fields.
- figshareInterdisciplinary data repository. Find, download, and use datasets in all fields.
- Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)Microdata from the US Census and other sources, integrated and maintained by the Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation at the University of Minnesota. IPUMS includes several components: population data, health data, economic and education data. Users may create a free account.
- OECD Data ExplorerSearch for and download datasets related to a range of topics (agriculture, crime, economic, etc.) in OECD member countries.
- ZenodoInterdisciplinary data repository. Find, download, and use datasets in all fields.
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)Maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED provides access to a wealth of economic data from a wide range of national and international sources. These data are often represented as time series.
- IMF DataInternational finance, economic, lending, and other statistics from the IMF.
- Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID)A longitudinal household survey out of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. Includes items on health, relationships, children/families, income, education, and much more.
- American National Election StudiesData on political, public opinion, and societal issues in the United States. Users may create a free account.
- GSS Data ExplorerSearch and download datasets from the General Social Survey, administered by NORC at the University of Chicago. Topics include education, relationships, health, politics, opinions, and more.
- Roper Center for Public Opinion Research This link opens in a new windowData from surveys of public opinion, 1930- present.
- World Values Survey This link opens in a new windowInvestigates political, social, economic, religious, and cultural thoughts, beliefs, and values in over 100 different countries. Data start in 1981 and continue to present day, with a new survey conducted once every 5 years.
- Climate Data OnlineCurrent and historical data on the planet's weather and environment, from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
- Data and Statistics - CDCStatistics and datasets on all aspects of health and human conditions. Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Health Statistics - Medline PlusSummarizes health statistics and provides links to reputable websites where information on particular health conditions can be discovered.
- Office of Minority Health Resource CenterMinority health resources from the US Department of Health and Human Services.