The MetroBoston DataCommon provides a wealth of information about the region’s people and communities through a variety of topics -- from arts and education to the environment and transportation.
The BPDA's Research department compiles and analyzes current, historical, and comparative data on the city of Boston. The department conducts research on Boston's economy, population, and commercial markets
View maps of demographic, economic, and other data for the City of Boston. You can also use the BostonMaps Demographics Atlas to explore data for individual neighborhoods.
"The Center for Applied Linguistics is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of research-based information, tools, and resources related to language and culture. CAL is a private, nonprofit organization working to improve communication through better understanding of language and culture." from their website
"The Linguistic Society of America (LSA) was founded in 1924 to advance the scientific study of language. LSA plays a critical role in supporting and disseminating linguistic scholarship both to professional linguists and to the general public." from their website
The speech accent archive uniformly presents a large set of speech samples from a variety of language backgrounds. Native and non-native speakers of English read the same paragraph and are carefully transcribed. The archive is used by people who wish to compare and analyze the accents of different English speakers.
A vast collection of statistical data covering U.S. and international topics across multiple disciplines.
Sage Data provides access to billions of datasets from public, private, and nongovernmental sources. Content covers business, economics, sociology, politics, and more. Users can create customized views and visualizations of data. This resource supports quantitative research and data-driven analysis across fields.
A data visualization platform providing access to demographic, business, and marketing data for the United States.
SimplyAnalytics offers over 75,000 data variables related to demographics, consumer behavior, and business statistics. Users can create maps, reports, and analyses of geographic areas. Content includes current and historical data. This resource supports market research, demographic analysis, and business planning.
