Searching for statistics and data is different from looking for books or journal articles.
Instead of reading long texts, you're often looking for numbers, charts, or downloadable datasets. These sources are typically found on government websites, research repositories, or specialized databases and may not be accessible through general library searches. You’ll need to use specific keywords, filters, and sometimes explore multiple sources to find what you need.
Statistics and datasets provide quantitative evidence to support your research. Use them to:
Check out these guides for more in-depth help finding and using statistics and data.
Odesi contains over 3,535 datasets for the social sciences, with more than 13,000 additional dataset descriptions available for searching. Use Odesi to directly access DLI microdata from Statistics Canada
Access to industry reports, infographics, and consumer research in many different sectors.
The Thompson Rivers University Dataverse Collection (TRU Borealis) is a secure research data repository for Thompson Rivers University faculty, students, and staff.