Data provides credible evidence that supports scientific research. Scientists use datasets to identify and analyze trends, model systems, and test hypotheses.
Accessing data helps researchers to:
Create tables, charts and maps with wide range of variables using data from governments and private organizations.
Views also include descriptive summaries of the datasets and data sources. Datasets cover a wide range of subjects including business, finance, banking, economics, sociology, political science, demography, agriculture, education, international studies, criminal justice, housing and construction, labor and employment, energy resources and industries, and more. Sources include public, private/commercial, and nongovernmental organizations.
A technical report is a document written by a researcher about the results of a project and submitted to a sponsor. These reports share comprehensive findings before any results appear in journal articles.
Technical reports help researchers:
To learn more about technical reports see the Technical reports libguide.