Dictionary for translating StatCan model variable names
dict_statcan.RdA dataset containing StatCan model variable names and metadata for data retrieval. For details see create_dictionaries.
Format
A tibble with 5 rows and 12 variables:
- model_varname
Unique variable name used in model equations
- full_name
Full description of the variable
- database
Name of the data source, here
"statcan"- dataset_id
Identifier of the StatCan dataset
- freq
Frequency of the data, with
"m"for monthly- GEO
Geographical location, typically
"Canada"- Seasonal adjustment
Indicates if data is seasonally adjusted, where applicable
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Classification of industries, based on NAICS
- North American Product Classification System (NAPCS)
Product classification system
- Prices
Price level for specific categories, if applicable
- Type of fuel
Specifies the type of fuel, for example
"Regular unleaded"- Products and product groups
Specific product or group as classified by StatCan
Source
Data retrieved from StatCan, available at https://www.statcan.gc.ca/.
Note
Should new filters be necessary, users can simply add additional columns to the dictionary with names
that exactly match how they appear in the statcanR package. For example, if a statcanR query returns a column
called Socio-economic objectives, users should add that exact column name (including all spaces and other characters) to the dictionary.