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If you're looking for tables, charts or graphs, you probably need <strong>statistics</strong>, which are the end result of data that have been processed or analyzed and then presented in a visual or structured format. <strong>Statistics Canada</strong> provides a good <strong>definition</strong> of the difference between statistics, information and data.</p> </div><div class=""><ul id="s-lg-link-list-16113254" class="s-lg-link-list s-lg-link-list-2"><li class=""><div id="s-lg-content-12946238" class=""><span><a href="https://libguides.ufv.ca/StatisticalResources" target="_blank" onclick="return springSpace.springTrack.trackLink({link: this,_st_type_id: '2',_st_content_id: '12946238',_st_inc_return: this});">UFV's Statistical Resources Libguide</a></span></div></li></ul></div><div class=""><ul id="s-lg-link-list-16113266" class="s-lg-link-list s-lg-link-list-10"><li class=""><div id="s-lg-content-6829454" class=""><a href="https://libguides.ufv.ca/databases/statisticscanada" target="_blank" onclick="return springSpace.springTrack.trackLink({link: this,_st_type_id: '16',_st_content_id: '6829454',_st_inc_return: this});">Statistics Canada</a> <i class="fa fa-fw fa-external-link " aria-hidden="true" title="This link opens in a new window"></i><span class="sr-only">This link opens in a new window</span><div class="s-lg-icons pad-left-sm"><ul class=""><li><img loading="lazy" alt="Has Datasets / Statistics" class="s-lg-icon" src="//d1qywhc7l90rsa.cloudfront.net/sites/4373/icons/11658/data.png" title="Has Datasets / Statistics  "/></li><li><img loading="lazy" alt="No Login Required (Open Access)" class="s-lg-icon" src="//d1qywhc7l90rsa.cloudfront.net/sites/4373/icons/11966/open_access.png" title="No Login Required (Open Access)  "/></li><li><img loading="lazy" alt="Primarily Canadian Content or Focus" class="s-lg-icon" src="//d1qywhc7l90rsa.cloudfront.net/sites/4373/icons/18859/32px-Maple_Leaf.svg.png" title="Primarily Canadian Content or Focus  "/></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div><div class=""><ul id="s-lg-link-list-16113286" class="s-lg-link-list s-lg-link-list-2"><li class=""><div id="s-lg-content-14080577" class=""><span><a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/edu/power-pouvoir/ch1/definitions/5214853-eng.htm" target="_blank" onclick="return springSpace.springTrack.trackLink({link: this,_st_type_id: '2',_st_content_id: '14080577',_st_inc_return: this});">Definitions of Data and Statistics</a></span></div></li></ul></div> <div id="s-lg-content-14080599" class=" clearfix"> <p>But sometimes you need access to the data behind the statistics, which generally involves downloading 'raw' datasets or geospatial files and then analyzing them using special software such as SSPS, Beyond 20/20 or ArcView.</p> </div> <div id="s-lg-content-14080646" class=" clearfix"> <p><strong>UFV is a member of the Data Liberation Initiative (DLI)</strong><br /> The DLI provides data resources for Canadian subscribing post secondary institutions. With this program, Statistics Canada allows the faculty and students of these institutions unlimited access to numerous Statistics Canada public use micro data files (PUMFs), survey data and geographic files. For a more complete understanding of access to Statistics Canada information and data consult the <strong>continuum of access</strong> table. Use of these files is limited to academic research and teaching purposes.</p> </div><div class=""><ul id="s-lg-link-list-16113387" class="s-lg-link-list s-lg-link-list-2"><li class=""><div id="s-lg-content-14080668" class=""><span><a href="https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/dli/dli" target="_blank" onclick="return springSpace.springTrack.trackLink({link: this,_st_type_id: '2',_st_content_id: '14080668',_st_inc_return: this});">Data Liberation Initiative</a></span></div></li><li class=""><div id="s-lg-content-14080685" class=""><span><a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-634-x/2016001/section4/chap4-eng.htm" target="_blank" onclick="return springSpace.springTrack.trackLink({link: this,_st_type_id: '2',_st_content_id: '14080685',_st_inc_return: this});">Chapter 4.4: Access to Microdata</a></span></div></li></ul></div> <div id="s-lg-content-12917419" class=" clearfix"> <p>Once you have determined that you require data you will need to identify where the data is found. Typically it is available in a survey, in some cases more than one survey. Resources in this guide may help you to identify the correct survey; you can also contact the library for help.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div id="s-lg-col-2" class="col-md-6"><div class="s-lg-col-boxes"><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-7682129" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-7682129"><div id="s-lg-box-6523094-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-6523094" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std"> <h2 class="s-lib-box-title">Access to Data</h2><div id="s-lg-box-collapse-6523094" > <div class="s-lib-box-content"> <div id="s-lg-content-12917421" class=" clearfix"> <p>Most of the data files are "self-serve" – directly available to users on- and off-campus through the sources listed on the Data Access tab. Some are only available upon request from UFV's data services librarian, Shawna Kristin <a href="mailto:shawna.kristin@ufv.ca?subject=Question%20from%20Data%20Services%20Libguide">shawna.kristin@ufv.ca</a> or (604) 504-7441 x4410.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-7682131" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-7682131"><div id="s-lg-box-6528187-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-6528187" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std"> <h2 class="s-lib-box-title">Open Data</h2><div id="s-lg-box-collapse-6528187" > <div class="s-lib-box-content"> <div class=""><ul id="s-lg-link-list-15760654" class="s-lg-link-list s-lg-link-list-2"><li class=""><div id="s-lg-content-13797023" class=""><span><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_berners_lee_the_year_open_data_went_worldwide?language=en" target="_blank" onclick="return springSpace.springTrack.trackLink({link: this,_st_type_id: '2',_st_content_id: '13797023',_st_inc_return: this});">TedTalks: Tim Berners-Lee鈥攖he year open data went worldwide. Retrieved from http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=17117&xtid=48499</a></span></div></li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-7682130" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-7682130"><div id="s-lg-box-6523096-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-6523096" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std"> <h2 class="s-lib-box-title">Appropriate Use of DLI Data</h2><div id="s-lg-box-collapse-6523096" > <div class="s-lib-box-content"> <div id="s-lg-content-12917422" class=" clearfix"> <p>Only post-secondary institutions can join the DLI and the data may only be used for educational purposes which include:</p> <ul> <li>teaching;</li> <li>academic research;</li> <li>publishing articles and reports; and</li> <li>the planning of educational services.</li> </ul> <p>All UFV students, faculty members and employees may use the DLI data for such purposes. Please note that commercial or contractual use is strictly prohibited. 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