Statistics can be a valuable information resource for many of your projects. Here are some top-notch sources for statistics:
Ask these questions to determine whether the resources you find are credible and reliable:
Who created the page? Does the person or organization have the appropriate credentials?
What is the purpose of the site? For example, is it sponsored by a company that has a financial interest in the topic?
When was the page last updated? How current is the information?
How does the author support his/her argument? Does the author cite trustworthy sources?
Learn more about evaluating websites from Cornell University; or print out our handy tipsheet.