Datasets, also known as data sets and databanks, are a collection of raw statistics and information generated by a research study.
You can find most datasets by finding the agency or organization conducting research in a particular area.
For example, the Pew Research Center is an excellent place to start if you want to learn what people think about social issues.
Population Estimates Program from American Factfinder, run by the U.S. government, would provide data about people.
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