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This guide suggests potential sources for locating statistics on a wide variety of topics. Use the tabs along the top of the page to navigate to statistical sources for specific topics or jurisdictions.

See Finding Library Materials for more information on how to find materials referenced in this guide.

These books introduce basic concepts and provide an overview of how lawyers can utilize statistics.

Statistics in the Law

Call Number: QA276 .S783443 2008

Basic Concepts of Probability and Statistics in the Law

Call Number: QA276 .F56 2009

Statistics for Lawyers - Michael O. Finkelstein; Bruce Levin

Call Number: QA276.12 .F56

Consult these titles when you need to figure out the meaning of specialized statistical terms and concepts.

OECD Glossary of Statistical Terms

Call Number: Website

This site from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development provides definitions of key terminology, concepts, and commonly used acronyms.

Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics

Call Number: QA276.14 .E84 2006 Cowles Reference

Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Terms

Call Number: HA17 .K4 2003 Cowles Reference

Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences

Call Number: HA17 .V64 2011 Cowles Reference