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Build data with the combined data sources we will be able to view each state's laws regarding recreational use and each state's legal classification. Perform ETL on the data. Make sure to plan and document the following: The sources of data that you will extract from. The type of transformation needed for this data (cleaning, joining, filtering, aggregating, etc). The type of final production database to load the data into (relational or non-relational). The final tables or collections that will be used in the production database. You will be required to submit a final technical report with the above information and steps required to reproduce your ETL process. You should include an ERD showing your final database table structures and relationships (having relationships between tables is optional but may make sense for your data analysis). To make ERD, use tool: .

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Introduction

The integration and analysis of data concerning state laws on recreational cannabis use require a systematic approach, particularly through an Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process. This process enables data consolidation from multiple sources, ensuring that stakeholders can assess the regulatory landscape across different states efficiently. This paper outlines a comprehensive plan for extracting relevant data, transforming it into a usable form, and loading it into a suitable final database structure. Additionally, the creation of a detailed Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) will facilitate understanding of data relationships and support future analysis.

Data Sources and Extraction

The primary data sources for this project include official state government websites, legal databases, and reputable public datasets. These sources typically provide structured data on state laws, including legal classifications (such as recreational, medicinal, or prohibited use). For example, datasets from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) or the Drug Policy Alliance offer comprehensive legal summaries. Data extraction will involve web scraping where necessary, ensuring accurate capture of relevant fields such as state name, law status, legal classification, effective date, and related legal provisions. Additionally, importing datasets in formats such as CSV, JSON, or XML will be essential for structured data transfer.

Data Transformation Processes

The transformation phase involves several key steps to prepare raw data for analysis:

  • Cleaning: Removing duplicate records, handling missing values, and standardizing legal classification labels to ensure consistency across sources.
  • Joining: Integrating data from different sources based on common identifiers such as state names or codes, to create a unified dataset.
  • Filtering: Isolating relevant records, such as only states with explicit recreational marijuana laws, to focus analysis.
  • Aggregating: Summarizing data where applicable, such as counting the number of states in each legal classification category or tracking changes over time.
  • Normalization: Structuring data to reduce redundancy and improve integrity, especially if relational database design is chosen in the final stage.

Database Design and Final Data Model

Based on the data volume and analysis needs, the final database should ideally be relational due to its structured nature and support for complex queries. The core tables might include:

- States: containing state identifiers, names, and other static information.

- Law_Status: capturing the legal status (recreational, medicinal, prohibited).

- Legal_Classification: detailing specific legal classifications and their descriptions.

- Effective_Dates: recording when laws came into effect or were amended.

Relationships among tables will be established via foreign keys; for example, the States table linked to Law_Status and Legal_Classification to enable queries such as "list all states with recreational laws and their classifications."

Reproduction of the ETL Process

The entire ETL pipeline should be documented meticulously. Extraction steps include scripts or tools used (e.g., Python with BeautifulSoup for web scraping, or SQL queries for direct database extraction). Transformation scripts should specify methods, e.g., pandas dataframes for cleaning, merging, and filtering operations. Loading processes involve defining database connection details, table schemas, and insertion procedures. Automation can be achieved through scheduled workflows or ETL tools like Talend or Apache NiFi, ensuring reproducibility.

Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)

The ERD visualizes the database structure, illustrating entities such as States, Laws, and Classifications, and their relationships. For example, a state can have multiple laws over time, while each law belongs to a specific classification. The ERD clarifies how data is interconnected and supports complex querying capabilities.

Conclusion

This plan outlines a structured approach to gathering, transforming, and storing data on state recreational marijuana laws. Through careful extraction, comprehensive transformation, and a well-designed relational database, stakeholders will be equipped to analyze legal classifications efficiently. Proper documentation of the ETL process ensures repeatability and reliability, facilitating ongoing updates as laws change.

References

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