Wednesday, October 29, 2014

3 News Articles/Reports Utilizing Data Tables and Charts

1.  Gunpolicy.org

While this isn't specifically a news site, it contains a wealth of data about firearm ownership, use, and crime in virtually all countries around the world.  There are a multitude of charts to choose from and you can even create your own (to a point) if you want to compare data; for example, comparing gun ownership rates in the U.S. and Canada from the last 10 years.  I used this site as a resource when doing an essay on gun control facts in a previous class.

Address:  http://www.gunpolicy.org/
Link:  GunPolicy

2.  MacroTrends Unemployment Data

A nice, graphical line representation of our nation's unemployment data since September of 2002.  According to the site, the data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Address:  http://www.macrotrends.net/1339/unemployment-rate-last-ten-years
Link:  MacroTrends Unemployment Data

3.  GasBuddy.com

A nice site with a variety of charts showing average gas price data throughout the United States.  You can select several different charts showing gas prices for the last month, year, and several other time period ranges.

Address:  http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_retail_price_chart.aspx?time=24
Link:  GasBuddy

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