Table 2.
Accuracy of census tract estimation of sociodemographic characteristics: N = 116 practices.
| VARIABLE | MEAN ARE | MEDIAN ARE | SPEARMAN RANK CORRELATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 0.82 | 0.49 | 0.04 |
| Aged 65 years and older | 0.64 | 0.41 | 0.17 |
| Unemployed | 0.79 | 0.61 | 0.15 |
| Average household size | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.30 |
| English speakers | 0.12 | 0.49 | 0.32 |
| White | 0.39 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| Without high school education | 0.90 | 0.42 | 0.22 |
| Not born in Canada | 1.36 | 0.55 | 0.32 |
| Household income < $10 000 | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.13 |
| Household income $10 000–$49 999 | 0.59 | 0.36 | 0.12 |
| Household income $50 000–$79 999 | 0.79 | 0.28 | 0.18 |
| Household income ≥ $80 000 | 1.67 | 0.81 | 0.15 |
ARE—absolute relative error.