Communication Studies: Public Opinion & Statistics

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Public Opinion and Statistics

Public opinion and statistics can provide valuable insight into trends and distributions, but be aware of bias. Numbers and samples can be manipulated - always double-check your facts!

Public Opinion Resources

ICPSR: Inter-University Consortium for Political & Social Research
iPoll databank

Pew Research Center
PollingReport.com

Statistical Resources

Bureau of Labor Statistics

ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
SimplyAnalytics
Statista
U.S. Census Data

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Subjects: Communication Studies