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There are two search functions in E-Stat:
Search CANSIM II
| Census Search
Search CANSIM II:
CANSIM II is a
multidimensional database containing several million time series regrouped in
over 1,600 tables. Here's how to use this search function:
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From anywhere
in E-Stat, click on the "Search CANSIM II" link along the left
border (SHOW
ME).
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This link will
bring you to the CANSIM II Search page (SHOW ME). Notice that
there is a "Help" link if you are having troubles.
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Under the
"Search:" heading, choose "Keyword Search".
Now click the Continue button.
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For the best
result, use the defaults provided. In the "Search for"
text box, enter your subject.
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You may also be
interested in performing an advanced search. To do this, click on the
"Advanced Search" link at the
bottom of the search function.
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Census Search:
The census contains
statistical overviews of geographic areas, for specific points in time.
Here's how to use this search funcion:
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From anywhere
in E-Stat, click on the "Census Search" link along the left
border (SHOW
ME).
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The link will
bring you to the "Available Databases" page (SHOW
ME). Notice that
there is a "Help" link if you are having troubles.
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Under the
"Census" heading, choose the census you would like to
search. Note that the 2001 Census may not be fully released.
Click here
for the release schedule.
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Under the
heading "Search for a characteristic", type your subject
into the text box. Now click the "Search!" button.
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You may also
want to "Search for a geographic area". To do this,
choose the census you want to search, then type the name of the area in the
text box provided. Now click "Search!". Note that the
2001 Census may not be fully released. Click here
for the release schedule.
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