These sources pull together statistical data on a wide range of topics.
Almanacs, factbooks, and even general treatises may be good sources of statistics. Try searching the catalog by entering the word statistics in one subject search box and keywords representing your topic in a separate subject search box (use the drop-down menu to change any box to a subject search).
Use a journal articles index to locate articles containing statistical data. Use statistics as a subject search term in an article index. You may also want to add another subject term or jurisdiction to the search. Additionally, "statistical evidence," "criminal statistics," "judicial statistics," "medical statistics," and "vital statistics" may be useful headings.
Provides indexing for more than 1,200 major law reviews, legal newspapers, specialty publications, Bar Association journals, and international legal journals, including more than 200 titles in full text.
Organizations and associations may provide statistical information on their websites. Asking yourself "who is interested in this topic" can suggest valuable resources for finding statistics.
Search for a research guide on finding statistics in your topic area. In your favorite search engine, try entering words describing your subject along with the terms statistics and research guide.