RSOC 99: Sociology of Religion (Wright)

Data and statistics can be useful in finding quantitative and qualitative information about a particular social issue. Below are some suggested starting sources that may be relevant to your issue areas. 

You can also search on Google for other sources of (neighborhood, city, county, state) data in the topic area you are studying.  Searching for your keyword and DATA or STATISTICS might help you find sources.  Doing an advanced Google search and limiting the search to ".org" or ".ca.gov" is also a good strategy (the librarian will show you how to do so on the 26th!).

Begin your search with these sources:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• Land use (such as access to parks, natural areas, and trails)
• Foreclosures, evictions, and code enforcement actions
• Brainstorm other topics that might indicate aspects of the physical environment

Begin your search with these sources:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• Gentrification
• Specific health issues or diseases
• Specific health and wellness topics (such as physical activity)

Begin your search with these sourcees:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• Affordability
• Public/subsidized housing
• Foreclosures

Begin your search with these sources:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• Employment/unemployment
• Public assistance
• Free/reduced lunch

Begin your search with these sources:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for are:

• Transportation options
• Grocery stores
• Nonprofits
• Health Centers

Begin your search with these resources:

Once you have explored these resources, thy search Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• Crime reports
• Safety
• Emergency (911) calls

Begin your search with these sources:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• Subsidized child care
• Child care licenses
• Child welfare records
• Out-of-school time

Begin your search with these resources:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• School readiness
• Academic achievement
• College completion

Begin your search with these resources:

Once you have explored these resources, try searching Google for additional statistics.  Some topics you might try searching for include:

• Employment
• Unemployment claims
• Underemployment
• Wages