Author Archives: Joann

State Data Centers

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Joann

As a Population Research Librarian, I sometimes field questions about census data for individual states. Rather than wading through the Census Bureau page to find detailed data and projections on the state and local level, I often go directly to … Continue reading →

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2010 Census Data vs. American Community Survey

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Joann

Until  the year 2010, the U.S. conducted a decennial census consisting of a short form, completed by everyone, and a longer, more extensive form, completed by certain households, so that information about many variables was available for almost all geographies … Continue reading →

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Data Analysis Training at Firestone Library

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Joann

If you or your students need a primer or refresher on data analysis, Oscar Torres-Reyna, one of the data consultants at Firestone Library, offers free training sessions on Friday afternoons.  Registration is requested. For general information about Getting Started in … Continue reading →

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More about Stata Manuals

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Joann

If you are looking for Stata manuals in the Princeton Libraries, the best way to find them is to go to the Main Library Catalog, put “Stata” (no quotes) in the “Search For” box, click on “Subject Heading” in the “Search … Continue reading →

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