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Behind the data

Behind the data provides simple explanations of concepts found in Statistics Canada's The Daily. For more detailed information on methods, please consult the Definitions, data sources and methods section.

  • Seasonally adjusted data – Frequently asked questions
  • The Integrated Business Statistics Program
  • Real-time CANSIM tables
  • Trend-cycle estimates – Frequently asked questions
  • Variance and bias
  • Age-standardized Rates
  • Canadian Economic News
  • Bank of Canada's preferred measures of core inflation
  • 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey – Nutrition – Questions and answers

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      • Canadian Megatrends
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Date modified:
2017-06-20

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