Social Sciences - Methodology, Demography - United States
A Census that Mirrors America: Interim Report
Panel to Evaluate Alternative Census Methods, National Research Council, National Research Council Commission
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Overview
This volume examines the Census Bureau's program of research and development of the 2000 census, focusing particularly on the design of the 1995 census tests. The tests in 1995 should serve as a prime source of information about the effectiveness and cost of alternative census design components. The authors concentrate on those aspects of census methodology that have the greatest impact on two chief objectives of census redesign: reducing differential undercount and controlling costs. Primary attention is given to processes for data collection, the quality of population coverage and public response, and the use of sampling and statistical estimation.Synopsis
The primary audience for this interim report is the Census Bureau, but we have also tried to include sufficient technical background so that the report is accessible to a wider audience. We intended to revisit these topics and our recommendations as new and relevant information becomes available during the life of the panel.
Book Details
Published
January 1, 1993
Publisher
National Academies Press
Pages
108
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780309049795