Raw data is a primary source. It is available in its entirety with minimal interventions, for you to analyze and draw conclusions from
A dataset is a collection of organized data. For example, an Excel spreadsheet is a dataset.
Statistics are secondary sources describing data in numerical form, such as with counts, totals, and averages.
Provides access to more than 90 billion data points from dozens of licensed and public domain datasets. Scan the contents of the collection, select subjects and variables of interest, and view your data in side-by-side tables and charts. Results are instantaneous and can be easily exported.
Now includes State Stats, formerly on the Sage Stats platform
Provides access to and archives of social science data. Areas of research range from crime, to economic indicators, to consumer behavior, and health information. Members of the Western Michigan community are eligible to access and download the data. When accessing certain data, users will be asked to either break out of the proxy and log in with their Google or Facebook account, or remain inside the proxy and create/log in with a MyData account here.
The University Libraries have many state geological and soil surveys in full text format in our book stacks. These are the general areas on the Lower Level of Waldo Library where you can find the various surveys. Linked items will take you to online sites.
| Name | Call Number |
|---|---|
| Michigan Geological Survey Materials (various) | QE125 .A12 - QE126 |
| USDA Web Soil Survey (interactive map) | Online |
| Other State Geological Surveys (various - in alphabetical order by state name) | QE81-181 |
| USDA Archived Soil Surveys by State | Online |
| USGS Mineral Industry Surveys | Online |
| USGS Publications Warehouse | Online |
