Question:
I have a researcher using the GSS and is interested in using LUC_RST as the unit of analysis, aggregating responses to calculate percent change across two waves of the survey. According to the code book, LUC_RST is a derived variable from PRV (province) and something called GEO_SAC_Type which isn't referenced any where else. Could GEO_SAC_Type be linked to the census or some other conventional administrative unit?
Answer:
I would expect that it is related to the Statistical Area Classification? http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/ref/dict/geo045-eng.cfm
LUC_RST is referenced in http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/12-002-x/2014001/article/11901-eng.htm - based on that, it would appear to be reasonable to think that it’s using SAC.
However, the statcan division would be able to tell you for sure, while I can only guess ….
