Library Tutorials

Statista: Searching for statistics 

Step 1: Go to libraries.olemiss.edu. Then look under DATABASES and click on "S".

University of Mississippi Libraries homepage with Databases and S circled

 

Step 2: Scroll down the list of databases and click Statista.

S database list

 

Step 3: To search for statistics in Statista type your keywords into the search box.

For this example, we will search "social media".

Statista home page and search box

 

Step 4: On the Results Page, you will see different types of statistics and reports. You can filter to specific types of results using the box on the left.

Statista results page with filter box highlighted

 

Step 5: Click on a result. Results with the blue icon are single statistics and ar the most common type of result found in Statista. 

blue icon by statistic

 

Step 6: Each result will list the original source of the statistic. You can click the Source Link to be taken to the original source of the information.

Statistic with source and source link highlighted

 

Step 7: Details gives the methodology for the statistic. This is particularly useful if you are looking at a survey or poll.

Details box

 

Step 8: The statistic can be downloaded as a PDF, XLS, PNG, or PPT.

download options

 

Step 9: To the right of the statistic are icons that all you to change the charts type, share, get a citation, and print the statistic. 

setting icons

 

The gear or settings icon will allow you to change the chart type. The options are bar, line, or table.

gear icon

 

The share icon allows you to share the statistic via social media, email, or get an embed code.

share icon

 

The quote mark icon provides a citation for the statistic in APA, Chicago, or MLA format.

Quote mark icon

 

The print icon allows you to print the statistic.

print icon

 

Step 10: Remember if you need help you can always Ask A Librarian via chat or visit one of the UM Libraries' public service desks.

 

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