Skip to Main Content

Statistics: Home

Finding, managing, and analyzing data and statistics

About This Guide

Welcome to the Statistics Guide

This guide provides pointers for getting started with your research. It includes links to key library subscription resources, including article databases, journals, and books, as well as open web content. If you would like additional help with your research projects, or with learning how to use library resources, don't hesitate to contact the library.

Data vs. Statistics

What is the difference between statistics and data?  Sometimes the two words are used interchangeably when they are two different things.

Data is the raw information from which statistics are created.  This includes both qualitative and quantitative data, so data isn't strictly numbers based.

Statistics provide an interpretation and summary of the data.

For information about:

  • Data
  • Data Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Visualizing Data
  • Research Methods
  • SAGE Research Methods

Please visit the Research Methods Information Guide.

Writing@APUS

Writing@APUS provides resources for all aspects of the writing process, from choosing a topic to proofreading the final draft.

Privacy Policy | Terms