Quick Tip: Best Data Matches

Sometimes you just need a number. One you can trust, vetted by human experts. Of the millions of data points available on KidsData, finding exactly the one you need could be easier than you think.

KidsData’s search function automatically suggests Best Data Matches when your search terms zero in on specific combinations of location and topic.

Enter your location and topic of interest—for example, Santa Barbara food security.

Then click on one of the Best Data Match results, and you’ll be taken directly to a table showing the most recent data available for your location of interest, together with comparison data for parent regions where available.

From there you can customize your data visualization as usual, with tools to copy, download, embed, print, share, and more.

You’ve found your one-in-a-million number in a matter of seconds—now you can spend your time using it to make a difference for kids.

Happy searching!

To get even more out of KidsData, check out our other Quick Tips.

Posted by kidsdata.org

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