Appendix D – Extra coding categories and standard classifications used
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Extra response categories created for "Other – specify� questions
The table below summarizes the extra categories added to certain survey questions during the coding of data from questions involving an “Other – specify” category. Where counts warranted, new categories were created to capture themes in the data that were not reflected in existing categories. These categories are thus additions to those already appearing on the questionnaire of the Canadian Survey on Disability and will be available on the survey database.
| Theme | Indicator | Questions | Extra categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aids and assistive devices | Aids or assistive devices needed but does not have | AAD_Q10 | -Glasses and/or contact lenses |
| Aids and assistive devices | Aids, devices or specialized equipment needed but does not have | AAD_Q27 | -Aids for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing -Mobility Aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, canes and walkers |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Survey on Disability, 2012. | |||
Standard classifications used for the 2012 CSD
Listed below are the standard classifications used in the coding of open-ended questions on the Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD).
Medical condition: International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10)
CSD respondents provided information on the main medical condition which caused them the most difficulty or limitations to their daily activities. Responses were coded to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
The ICD is the standard diagnostic tool for epidemiology, health management and clinical purposes. It allows for the analysis of the general health situation of population groups. The ICD is used to monitor the incidence and prevalence of diseases and other health problems.
ICD-10 was endorsed by the 43rd World Health Assembly in May 1990 and came into use in World Health Organization (WHO) Member States as from 1994.
Major field of study: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)
Respondents to the 2012 CSD provided information on the major field of study of the highest certificate, diploma or degree that they completed. Responses were coded to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011.
The CIP was originally developed in 1980 by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the United States. NCES released updates in 1985, 1990, 2000 and 2010. CIP Canada 2011 is the second Canadian version of this classification; the first Canadian version being CIP Canada 2000.
CIP is designed to classify 'instructional programs'. The organizing principle behind CIP is 'field of study'. At Statistics Canada, a field of study is defined as a "discipline or area of learning or training".
Industry and occupation: NAICS and NOCS
CSD respondents provided information on their occupation and the industry in which they worked during the reference week of the survey. These responses were coded using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada and the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Data were coded to the 4-digit level of detail and were coded to both current/emerging and historical versions of these classification systems, as follows:
NAICS Canada 2012 - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada
NAICS Canada 2007 - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada
NOC – 2011: National Occupational Classification (NOC)
NOC-S – 2006: National Occupational Classification - Statistics (NOC-S)
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is an industry classification system developed by the statistical agencies of Canada, Mexico and the United States. It was created against the background of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The 2012 NAICS revision was undertaken to achieve one main goal: to modify or create industries to reflect new, emerging, or changing activities and technologies. NAICS is based on supply-side or production-oriented principles - the criteria used to group establishments into industries in NAICS are similarity of input structures, labour skills and production processes.
NOC 2011 is the nationally accepted taxonomy and organizational framework of occupations in the Canadian labour market. It updates both the National Occupational Classification of Employment and Social Development Canada and Statistics Canada's National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S). As in the past, this revision is based on extensive occupational research, analysis and consultation conducted across the country. Occupations are identified and grouped primarily in terms of the work usually performed, this being determined by the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the occupation.
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