Computer Science

Statistics are useful in many ways; in addition to enhancing one's understanding of a subject, they can provide persuasive evidence for a point of view. You can find statistics on just about any topic, but it helps to first ask yourself some key questions about the data you're seeking:

• What group or organization would be producing such statistics?
• Why would they need the data, and how would they acquire it?
• Would they have the means and incentive to publish it?
• Would they be required to report to information to a government agency (which one)?

In other words, It's helpful to consider where you might reasonably expect to find the data - this can save you hours of fruitless searching.

The best way to search for government statistics is to google and limit the domain to .gc.ca (which is the Government of Canada site). E.g. "computer usage" statistics site:.gc.ca

Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development provides comparative statistics between countries on common issues. Not all the information is available for free online but if you look for older versions of the annual publications you will usually find the full text electronic document.