Question
Looking back through the DLI-list emails - there was talk about a PUMF for
the NGS2005 in June 2007 - then request for info regarding a joint 2000-2005
PUMF in January 2008.
Wondering whether we could get an update on this file? I have a faculty
member looking to use the 2005 data if its available.
Answer
Data from the NGS 2007 (Class of 2005) are currently available by request
only. Here is the associated Daily release.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/081218/dq081218f-eng.htm
There is no PUMF yet but I will ask the author division if there are plans
to produce one. If there are, I will ask for an estimated release date. I
noticed that in the past, they have provided us with data tables as well so
I will ask about getting some for the DLI collection.
On Dec. 9, 2008, I announced the availability of the PUMF for the Follow-Up
of Graduates Survey 2005 (Class of 2000).
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/mhonarc/dli-ild-msg/msg14253.h
tml
I am 99% certain that this PUMF includes some of the NGS 2002 (Class of
2000) data but I will confirm that with the Division.
I will follow-up on all of this as soon as I have the full story.
***
Regarding the NGS, I have confirmed the following with the author division:
1. For the NGS 2007 (Class of 2005), data has been released (master files only) which means that custom requests can be produced at a cost. There will be an analysis report released sometime early this year. From that, the division may be producing some tables however, nothing is confirmed yet.
2. There is no PUMF for the NGS 2007 and at this point they are not discussing it.
3. The NGS 2005 (class of 2000: follow-up) graduates PUMF that was just released does include some variables from both the NGS and the FOG. If you look at the codebook, the first page (table of contents) tells you what variables come from NGS and FOG.
I hope this answers all your questions. I will keep you posted if I hear any updates regarding plans for a NGS 2007 PUMF or data tables.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Moving from data barriers to data stewardship gaps
CISTI has just announced the release of a publication prepared by the
Research Data Strategy Working Group addressing gaps in data stewardship.
The announcement is provided below and includes a link to the report.
This report is to some extent an update to the 1996 publication, "Data Policy and
Barriers to Data Access in Canada: Issues for Global Change Research," which i view as
the quintessential benchmark against which
data stewardship progress in Canada should be measured.
Table 2 on page 17 shows a lot of work remains and that progress has
been spotty since the 1996 report. However, one statement on this
page should catch the eyes of those associated with the DLI: "There
are considerable variations across disciplines, which contributes to
the complexity of these issues. The social sciences are ahead in
some areas because of the international data documentation standard
DDI, which has been embraced in Canada by the Data Liberation
Initiative."
Research Data Strategy Working Group addressing gaps in data stewardship.
The announcement is provided below and includes a link to the report.
This report is to some extent an update to the 1996 publication, "Data Policy and
Barriers to Data Access in Canada: Issues for Global Change Research," which i view as
the quintessential benchmark against which
data stewardship progress in Canada should be measured.
Table 2 on page 17 shows a lot of work remains and that progress has
been spotty since the 1996 report. However, one statement on this
page should catch the eyes of those associated with the DLI: "There
are considerable variations across disciplines, which contributes to
the complexity of these issues. The social sciences are ahead in
some areas because of the international data documentation standard
DDI, which has been embraced in Canada by the Data Liberation
Initiative."
Digging into Data Challenge Grant Competition Launched
FYI.. for anyone that hasn't seen this - I hadn't 
The Digging into Data Challenge is an international grant competition
sponsored by four leading research agencies, the Joint Information
Systems Committee (JISC) from the United Kingdom, the National Endowment
for the Humanities (NEH) from the United States, the National Science
Foundation (NSF) from the United States, and the Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) from Canada.
For more details:
http://www.diggingintodata.org/
The Digging into Data Challenge is an international grant competition
sponsored by four leading research agencies, the Joint Information
Systems Committee (JISC) from the United Kingdom, the National Endowment
for the Humanities (NEH) from the United States, the National Science
Foundation (NSF) from the United States, and the Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) from Canada.
For more details:
http://www.diggingintodata.org/
Community Information Database
Question
With great excitement, a grad student here just introduced me to the
CID:
http://data2.beyond2020.com/agcan2008/english/index.html
Has everyone else heard about this already, except me? From all appearances
it seems that this database makes possible direct comparisons of the data
for CMA's and CSD's for the 1996, 2001 and 2006 Censuses.
The grad student is part of a collaborative research group here in Montreal
with Prof's from Concordia and U de M who are extremely interested in the
potential of this data. They have the following
questions:
1. Is it the case that that boundaries for the included geographies are
adjusted -- (e.g. to those of 2006?)
Or is this just a compilation of census data, for places "with the same
name", just using numbers directly as generated in the original census (i.e.
disregarding any changes of boundaries)?
2. Is there an ASCII version of this data set to which researchers can have
access? [The grad student has been downloading sections into Excel, but
this is extremely tedious, as their project involves all of Canada.]
It appears that Agriculture Canada was involved. Perhaps we should be
contacting them?
Thanks for any enlightenment anyone has on this project.
Answer
You are right, this is a good source of info. A lot of work was done by the
Rural Secretariat to come up with this site and the if you see below under
DATA SOURCES AND LICENSE, this describe the use that can be made of these
data.
WHAT IS CID:
The Community Information Database (CID) is a free internet-based resource
developed to provide communities, researchers, and governments with access
to consistent and reliable socio-economic and demographic data and
information for all communities across Canada.
The CID was developed by the Rural Secretariat in collaboration with the
provinces and territories, other government departments, and community
groups.
The CID provides:
Access to over 500 pieces of data about your community or region, including:
population, education, income, employment, families, and much more
An interactive map for displaying and accessing data
A tool for you to learn more about rural Canada
CONTACT US: (any questions concerning this site should be directed to the
Rural Research and Analysis Unit:
The Rural Secretariat is a focal point for the Government of Canada to work
in partnership with Canadians in rural and remote areas to build strong,
dynamic communities. Located in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, it:
provides leadership and coordination for the Canadian Rural Partnership;
facilitates liaison and creation of partnerships around rural issues and
priorities;
promotes dialogue between rural stakeholders and the federal government; and
develops tools and information for rural Canadians.
The Community Information Database is an evolving tool designed to provide
rural Canadians with easily accessible economic, demographic, and social
data at the community level. We welcome your thoughts on how to make the
Community Information Database more responsive to your needs.
Please forward any questions you may have about us or the site, to:
CID-BDC@agr.gc.ca or write us:
Rural Research and Analysis Unit
Rural Secretariat, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
560 Rochester Street, Tower 1, 6th Floor
K1A 0C5
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel.: 1-888-781-2222
DATA SOURCES AND LICENSE:
Most of the data and indicators in the Community Information Database come
from Statistics Canada’s 1996, 2001, and 2006 Census of Population.
Statistics Canada information is used with the permission of Statistics
Canada. Users are forbidden to copy the data and disseminate them, in an
original or modified form, for commercial purposes, without the expressed
permission of Statistics Canada.
Information on the availability of the wide range of data from Statistics
Canada can be obtained from Statistics Canada's Regional Offices, their Web
site at http://www.statcan.ca, and their toll-free access number
1-800-263-1136.
With great excitement, a grad student here just introduced me to the
CID:
http://data2.beyond2020.com/agcan2008/english/index.html
Has everyone else heard about this already, except me? From all appearances
it seems that this database makes possible direct comparisons of the data
for CMA's and CSD's for the 1996, 2001 and 2006 Censuses.
The grad student is part of a collaborative research group here in Montreal
with Prof's from Concordia and U de M who are extremely interested in the
potential of this data. They have the following
questions:
1. Is it the case that that boundaries for the included geographies are
adjusted -- (e.g. to those of 2006?)
Or is this just a compilation of census data, for places "with the same
name", just using numbers directly as generated in the original census (i.e.
disregarding any changes of boundaries)?
2. Is there an ASCII version of this data set to which researchers can have
access? [The grad student has been downloading sections into Excel, but
this is extremely tedious, as their project involves all of Canada.]
It appears that Agriculture Canada was involved. Perhaps we should be
contacting them?
Thanks for any enlightenment anyone has on this project.
Answer
You are right, this is a good source of info. A lot of work was done by the
Rural Secretariat to come up with this site and the if you see below under
DATA SOURCES AND LICENSE, this describe the use that can be made of these
data.
WHAT IS CID:
The Community Information Database (CID) is a free internet-based resource
developed to provide communities, researchers, and governments with access
to consistent and reliable socio-economic and demographic data and
information for all communities across Canada.
The CID was developed by the Rural Secretariat in collaboration with the
provinces and territories, other government departments, and community
groups.
The CID provides:
Access to over 500 pieces of data about your community or region, including:
population, education, income, employment, families, and much more
An interactive map for displaying and accessing data
A tool for you to learn more about rural Canada
CONTACT US: (any questions concerning this site should be directed to the
Rural Research and Analysis Unit:
The Rural Secretariat is a focal point for the Government of Canada to work
in partnership with Canadians in rural and remote areas to build strong,
dynamic communities. Located in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, it:
provides leadership and coordination for the Canadian Rural Partnership;
facilitates liaison and creation of partnerships around rural issues and
priorities;
promotes dialogue between rural stakeholders and the federal government; and
develops tools and information for rural Canadians.
The Community Information Database is an evolving tool designed to provide
rural Canadians with easily accessible economic, demographic, and social
data at the community level. We welcome your thoughts on how to make the
Community Information Database more responsive to your needs.
Please forward any questions you may have about us or the site, to:
CID-BDC@agr.gc.ca or write us:
Rural Research and Analysis Unit
Rural Secretariat, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
560 Rochester Street, Tower 1, 6th Floor
K1A 0C5
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel.: 1-888-781-2222
DATA SOURCES AND LICENSE:
Most of the data and indicators in the Community Information Database come
from Statistics Canada’s 1996, 2001, and 2006 Census of Population.
Statistics Canada information is used with the permission of Statistics
Canada. Users are forbidden to copy the data and disseminate them, in an
original or modified form, for commercial purposes, without the expressed
permission of Statistics Canada.
Information on the availability of the wide range of data from Statistics
Canada can be obtained from Statistics Canada's Regional Offices, their Web
site at http://www.statcan.ca, and their toll-free access number
1-800-263-1136.
Population Estimates at CSD Level
Question
"Population estimates for census subdivisions are produced on a cost recovery basis. These are not part of any products such as publications, CD-ROMs offered by the division. This information could be made available at a cost but you need to take into account the following:
- the data would represent preliminary figures available at the time of release. No revisions would be applied therefore the total would not sum up to the provincial total for the same year based on the same geography. I'll try to explain:
Updating population estimates between censuses entails the use of data from administrative files or surveys. The quality of population estimates therefore depends on the availability of a number of administrative data files that are provided to Statistics Canada by Canadian and foreign government departments. Since some components are not available until several months after the reference date, three kinds of postcensal estimates are produced: preliminary postcensal (PP), updated postcensal (PR) and final postcensal (PD). The time lag between the reference date and the release date is three to four months for preliminary estimates and two to three years for final estimates. Though it requires more vigilance on the part of users, the production of three successive series of postcensal estimates is the strategy that best satisfies the need for both timeliness and accuracy of the estimates.
The provincial estimates as well as the CMA, CD and ER estimates would have gone through the process of revisions but not the CSD estimates based on the 1996 Census.
Here are the cost quotes:
Total population estimates for all CSDs in Ontario for the years 1998 to 2001 based on the 1996 Census adjusted for net census undercoverage: $3,790 + applicable taxes.
Population estimates by age and sex for all CSDs in Ontario for the years 1998 to 2001 based on the 1996 Census adjusted for net census undercoverage: $4,500 + applicable taxes."
This request could not be produced until July 2009."
If your client is interested in purchasing the data, please let me know.
A researcher at McMaster is looking for Population estimates, by CSDs in Ontario, for years 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, based on 1996 Census geography. I was able to find the data at CD and CMA level along with Provinces and Territories but not at CSD level. Does anyone know where to look for this data? Thanks in advance for any help.
Answer
The division has provided the following, very detailed response to your question:
"Population estimates for census subdivisions are produced on a cost recovery basis. These are not part of any products such as publications, CD-ROMs offered by the division. This information could be made available at a cost but you need to take into account the following:
- the data would represent preliminary figures available at the time of release. No revisions would be applied therefore the total would not sum up to the provincial total for the same year based on the same geography. I'll try to explain:
Updating population estimates between censuses entails the use of data from administrative files or surveys. The quality of population estimates therefore depends on the availability of a number of administrative data files that are provided to Statistics Canada by Canadian and foreign government departments. Since some components are not available until several months after the reference date, three kinds of postcensal estimates are produced: preliminary postcensal (PP), updated postcensal (PR) and final postcensal (PD). The time lag between the reference date and the release date is three to four months for preliminary estimates and two to three years for final estimates. Though it requires more vigilance on the part of users, the production of three successive series of postcensal estimates is the strategy that best satisfies the need for both timeliness and accuracy of the estimates.
The provincial estimates as well as the CMA, CD and ER estimates would have gone through the process of revisions but not the CSD estimates based on the 1996 Census.
Here are the cost quotes:
Total population estimates for all CSDs in Ontario for the years 1998 to 2001 based on the 1996 Census adjusted for net census undercoverage: $3,790 + applicable taxes.
Population estimates by age and sex for all CSDs in Ontario for the years 1998 to 2001 based on the 1996 Census adjusted for net census undercoverage: $4,500 + applicable taxes."
This request could not be produced until July 2009."
If your client is interested in purchasing the data, please let me know.
KIDS Cycle 1, Primary File
Question
Our time was working on the KIDS Cycle 1, Primary file and discovered a
problem.
The Data List syntax for the primary file, cycle 1 contains an error for
variable AD1CS06. The syntax locates this variable in column 1603. However,
the variable is a two column variable and the correct location in the raw
data file is columns 1602-1603. The SPSS DATA LIST
syntax statement should be amended to read: AD1CS06 1602-1603. This
correction produces the correct unweighted frequency counts for this
variable, with a single exception: there is still one case with a response
code of 99 that actually should be coded 1 in order for the counts to match
those in the codebook.
What do we do here?
Answer
Regarding the NLSCY Cycle 1 Primary File frequency issue mentioned below,
the author division finally determined that the error is the PUMF codebook.
Here is their full response:
"we have finished the investigation on our end and it is the pumf codebook
that is in error. There may be other errors in the pumf codebook. We are
looking into redoing the cycle 1 pumf codebook."
If you notice any additional discrepancies between the counts and the
codebook, please let me know and I will pass them along to the division.
Please note also that a revised version of the SPSS file for the NLSCY Cycle
1 Primary File is available (as announced on January 19, 2009):
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/mhonarc/dli-ild-msg/msg14333.h
tml
This revision corrects the problems you discuss below concerning variable
AD1CS06.
Our time was working on the KIDS Cycle 1, Primary file and discovered a
problem.
The Data List syntax for the primary file, cycle 1 contains an error for
variable AD1CS06. The syntax locates this variable in column 1603. However,
the variable is a two column variable and the correct location in the raw
data file is columns 1602-1603. The SPSS DATA LIST
syntax statement should be amended to read: AD1CS06 1602-1603. This
correction produces the correct unweighted frequency counts for this
variable, with a single exception: there is still one case with a response
code of 99 that actually should be coded 1 in order for the counts to match
those in the codebook.
What do we do here?
Answer
Regarding the NLSCY Cycle 1 Primary File frequency issue mentioned below,
the author division finally determined that the error is the PUMF codebook.
Here is their full response:
"we have finished the investigation on our end and it is the pumf codebook
that is in error. There may be other errors in the pumf codebook. We are
looking into redoing the cycle 1 pumf codebook."
If you notice any additional discrepancies between the counts and the
codebook, please let me know and I will pass them along to the division.
Please note also that a revised version of the SPSS file for the NLSCY Cycle
1 Primary File is available (as announced on January 19, 2009):
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/mhonarc/dli-ild-msg/msg14333.h
tml
This revision corrects the problems you discuss below concerning variable
AD1CS06.
Survey on the Vitality of Official-Language Minorities, 2006
Question
With apologies for any duplication, I'd like to ask whether there will bea PUMF for Survey on the Vitality of Official-Language Minorities, 2006 (SVOLM)?
Answer
The division responsible for the Survey on the Vitality of Official Language Minorities has confirmed that a PUMF is in process. They expect to release it by the end of March.
With apologies for any duplication, I'd like to ask whether there will bea PUMF for Survey on the Vitality of Official-Language Minorities, 2006 (SVOLM)?
Answer
The division responsible for the Survey on the Vitality of Official Language Minorities has confirmed that a PUMF is in process. They expect to release it by the end of March.
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