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Welcome to Data & Statistics guide at the University of Manchester

Understanding data

Data is information that can be analyzed and used to answer research questions or validate and evidence conclusions

Understanding statistics

Statistics help us to understand complex situations and analyse events, but they can also be used to misrepresent and distort our picture of the world.

Software

You can download a range of statistical software that is used at the University of Manchester

Support

Advice on how you can use the Library's data resources.

• Understanding data
• Understanding statistics
• Software
• Support

• How much rainfall does Manchester get?  
• Where can I find statistics on UK voting patterns over the last 50 years?
• What was the GDP of Argentina between 2005-2012?
• What % of the UK population were 25 and under during the last decade?

Statistics provide important information that can support your coursework and research. As part of your studies you may need to find, access and use statistical data.

This guide provides information for University of Manchester students and staff and how to search for statistics in books, journal articles, databases and on the web.

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