To research facts and statistical information regarding countries, politics or the labor force, what type of resource should be used?

A) Almanacs and other statistical resources
B) Business books
C) Government publications
D) Newspapers and periodicals
E) Online databases

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Almanacs are handy guides to factual and statistical information about countries, politics, the labor force, and so on. One of the most extensive is the Statistical Abstract of the United States (available online and in print).