Research Guides: Data Science: Data Sets

Data sets tutorial

New to data sets? Curious what kind of data you can expect to find?

Click through this quick tutorial to learn more about what data sets are, who creates them, and how to find more

See more about resources tips and dataset considerations in the Finding Data Sets handout.

Finding Data Sets

For data science projects, you may need to find and use existing datasets. Different data is available from different places, freely on the web or in subscription databases. Below are some subscription sources available to SMC users.

Sage Data This link opens in a new window
Raw statistical data sets
Statista This link opens in a new window
Statistical data and visual analysis on a broad range of topics
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new window
Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States
Passport This link opens in a new window
Global market and consumer data and analysis
Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Historical and current financials for US public companies

See other recommended sources on the Data and Statistics Research Guide.