There are many sources for data and statistics, and it is essential that your source is reputable, accurate, and authoritative.

• For links to economic, demographic, health, and regional data, see the Data & Statistics Research Guide.
• For a company and industry information, reports, and records, start with the Company & Industry Research Guide.

If you search the internet, check for sites that end in .gov. or .edu and verfiy the source of sites with .org and particularly .com.