Using Analyzing Existing Statistics (also known as Secondary Data Analysis) research method, report 'Top 10 Best Cities' to work for young college graduates.  In other words, using the secondary data/statistics collected by governments, non-profit organizations, or private businesses (i.e., from the websites of U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), etc.), you are expected to select and present a list of top 10 cities where you wish to work and start your family. Note: The process of analyzing existing statistics is discussed in the 'Analyzing Existing Statistics' section in Chapter 1.  With this assignment, you will learn how to locate and utilize existing statistics.

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