2001 Census Dictionary
The 2001 Census Dictionary provides detailed information on all of the
concepts, universes, variables and geographic terms of the 2001 Census.
The information provided for each variable includes a definition, the
associated census question(s), the applicable response categories or classifications
and special notes, for instance, on historical aspects.
New this year in the Internet version of the 2001
Census Dictionary is the inclusion of supplemental plain language
definitions for certain variables, without census or Statistics Canada
jargon, to help users better understand the meaning of the definitions.
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2001 Census Dictionary
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Introduction
The Dictionary is divided into five sections. The first four focus on
census "universes", i.e. groups of variables pertinent to a subject. Terms
and variables are listed alphabetically by specific characteristics within
each section. The fifth section provides information on the geographic
terms used during the Census of Canada.
Population Universe – Provides information
on the characteristics of Canada's population, such as demography, language,
mobility, immigration, labour force activity and income.
Family Universe – Pertains to the
characteristics of family units. Both census and economic families are
included.
Household Universe – Covers the
characteristics of a person or a group of persons who occupy a private
dwelling.
Dwelling Universe – Describes the
characteristics of dwelling units in Canada.
Geography – Describes terms related
to geographic areas, census cartography and census geographic products
and services.
Appendices
Date
Some tables and figures in this document include the "As of March 12, 2002"
date, to indicate that the information they contain will be updated later.
This date will be changed when a modification is brought to them.
If a modification is brought to one of the variables, terms or appendices,
a date will be incorporated to indicate when the modification was done
(e.g. "Modified on April 12, 2002").
Information Format
List of New Variables and Terms
List of Deleted Variables and Terms
New Terminology for Certain Variables
List of Abbreviations
List of Modifications
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