Using Data-Planet to Find Statistics In-Person

The session will provide an introduction to Data Planet Statistical Dataset . This online database brings together statistical data from 75+ providers including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United Nations and Zillow Real Estate Metrics.

By the end of this session, you will:

• become familiar with the data sources available through Data-Planet.
• understand how Data-Planet is organized and structured for your browsing and searching success.
• locate data and create charts to answer a variety of questions.
• download and cite data sources from Data-Planet.

Attend this session to answer the following questions and more.

• Which U.S. airlines have the highest online departures?
• How many Engineering Bachelors Degrees were recently awarded in each state?
• What percentage of households in Merced County own a laptop/notebook?

Length: 50 minutes

Please bring your own laptop if available.

Please have your CatCard for check-in.

Related LibGuide: Using Data Planet to Find Statistics by Olivia Olivares

Date:

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Time:

1:30pm - 2:20pm

Time Zone:

Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)

Location:

KL 361

Audience:

  Campus Community     Campus Faculty & Staff     Graduate Students     Undergraduates  

Categories:

  Workshop