Statistics can be very useful and important in both coursework and research. They can provide evidence to support a topic. There are potentially useful sources of statistics for Geography, History and Politics, available from governments and organisations at the state, national and international levels.
Statistics can be found in books, databases, reports, journal articles and government websites.
To search for information, add the word "statistics" to the subject keywords you are using e.g. heart disease and statistics, export trade and statistics.
TableBuilder is an online self-help tool designed for users who have a knowledge of Census concepts and some experience using Census data.
Statistics can be very useful and important in both coursework and research. They can provide evidence to support a topic. There are potentially useful sources of statistics for Geography, History and Politics, available from governments and organisations at the state, national and international levels.
A Community Profile provides a comprehensive statistical picture of an area in Excel format, providing characteristics relating to people, families and dwellings. They cover most topics on the Census form.Community Profiles contain the following six profiles:
Undergraduate students can generally use existing statistical sources (in fact, doing your own primary research is not often feasible), however, Postgraduate students often need help performing primary research and analysing data.
Visit the Graduate Research School for sessions on research skills.
Edith Cowan University acknowledges and respects the Noongar people, who are
the traditional custodians of the land upon which its campuses stand and its programs
operate.
In particular ECU pays its respects to the Elders, past and present, of the Noongar
people, and embrace their culture, wisdom and knowledge.