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Statistical Abstract of the United States . 1878- C3.134: Year (GIMSS Reference) http://www.census.gov. EXAMPLE: Want basic statistics about missing children. Step 1 Go to print or e-copy of Statistical Abstract Step 2 Look in index under children, missing
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Statistical Abstract of the United States. 1878- C3.134: Year (GIMSS Reference) http://www.census.gov EXAMPLE: Want basic statistics about missing children. Step 1 Go to print or e-copy of Statistical Abstract Step 2 Look in index under children, missing Step 3 …. Go to Table no. 346 Step 4 … Want more details go to footnote source Table of Contents Glance over this to get an idea of the content. INDEX (It’s in the back of the print version!) Alphabetical list of topics leading you to specific table needed Note: Some footnotes include web urls. Guide to Tabular Presentation This tells you HOW TO READ STATISTICAL TABLES. Remember the SUPPLEMENTS: Historical Statistics of the United States C3.134/2:H62 County and City Databook C3.134/2:C83/2 State and Metropolitan Databook C3.134/5:year