The goal of this project is to empower students to explore and analyze real-world demographic and socioeconomic data from Statistics Canada. By building interactive dashboards and conducting surveys, students will gain hands-on experience in data literacy, visualization, and basic statistical analysis. This project aims to foster critical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and an understanding of how census data informs public policy and community planning.

What Are Students Expected to Complete?

1. Data Familiarization

• Explore and understand the structure and content of StatCan census datasets.
• Identify key variables relevant to a chosen theme (e.g., population growth, income distribution, education levels).

1. Survey Design and Execution

• Design a short survey to collect complementary data from peers or the community.
• Administer the survey and compile responses for analysis.

1. Data Analysis

• Clean and prepare both census and survey data.
• Perform basic statistical analysis (e.g., mean, median, mode, frequency distributions).
• Compare survey findings with census data to identify trends or discrepancies.

1. Dashboard Development

• Use tools like Excel, Google Data Studio, Tableau, or Power BI to create an interactive dashboard.
• Visualize key insights using charts, graphs, and maps.
• Ensure the dashboard is user-friendly and tells a clear data story.

1. Presentation and Reflection

• Present the dashboard and findings to classmates or a broader audience.
• Reflect on the data analysis process, challenges faced, and insights gained.