What dataset will you use for your final report?
The title of my dataset is "Chronic Conditions among seniors aged 65 or older, Candian Health Survey on Seniors." The data is available on Statistics Canada's website.
2. Describe the dataset. What kind of data does it contain?
The dataset looks at 26 different chronic conditions among Canadian seniors in 2019. The website has the total number of seniors who identify with having a chronic condition in a separate column. This information is also available to be categorized by province, sex and age-range.
3. Is there anything in your data set you don't understand? How will you find this out?
A few of the conditions I had never heard of, such as age-related macular degeneration, urinary incontinence, and fibromyalgia. I can quickly look these up in a dictionary or the Canadian Health Service's website. I also originally had trouble finding the year in which this information was referring to, but with a second pair of eyes, Chad helped me see that it was written on the table in plain sight.
4. What are some questions you hope to answer with your data? List at least three.
- What is the most popular recorded chronic condition for males and females, males and females in Canada?
- What is the most popular recorded chronic condition among seniors who live in British Columbia?
- What is the most popular recorded chronic condition among the age group 85 years and older?
