What is the difference between Data and Statistics?
Data is the raw information from which statistics are created. Statistics provide an interpretation and summary of data. Statistics are the results of data analysis.
Statistics
Data
Data can be interpreted using statistical procedures to answer “why” or “how.” Data is used to create new information and knowledge.
Adapted from http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/datastats
What data is included in www.census.gov?
Source: information taken from www.census.gov
Surveys
A survey is a method of collecting and analyzing social, economic, and geographic data. It provides information about the conditions of the United States, states, and counties.
Other Surveys. The Census Bureau collects information in many other surveys and provides the data to the survey sponsor for release. These sponsors include:
Source: information taken from www.census.gov
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