Proquest Statistical

Insight Presentation
By: Ryland Miller & Gerardo Villarruel

What is the subject area of the

database?
Statistical Insight is a database that offers the ability to
search across multiple sources of data, including the federal
government, private organizations, research centers, and
international intergovernmental organizations in one search.

What are the major features of the

interface of the database?
Depending on the type of research that you are doing
there might be an emphasis or specific focuses on
abstarcts of U.S. government statistical publications.

During what years were the contents of the

database published?
The contents on this database goes as far back as the early 1960s.
Although many of the publications that are available are from
1973 forward.

What different search methods and search

fields are available? What limiters or
expanders are available?
You can also choose Table Title, Tables Only, Source/Publisher. You
also have limiters that vary in time. For example 2,5, 10, or all
years available.

Does the database use Boolean operators? Are

there any other means of searching?
Yes! You can use Boolean searches and yes there are other means of searching
which include

Find all my search terms

Find any of my search terms

Are you able to browse subject categories in

order to narrow your search?
You are not really able to
pick subjects, but you
are able to each quickly
statistics in the news.

Does this database offer articles in full text? If so, how do you access the full text
content? Are the full text articles available in HTML format, PDF format, or both?

No, the purpose of this database is to

provide data tables of statistics.
You are able to access PDF format tables.

What, if anything, sets this particular database apart from other databases?

This Proquest is specfic to statistical data

tables, which provide valuable information
that may not be found solely in the text.