Planning for the Census in the Year 2000

David A. Freedman and Kenneth W. Wachter
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David A. Freedman: University of California, Berkeley
Kenneth W. Wachter: University of California, Berkeley

Evaluation Review, 1996, vol. 20, issue 4, 355-377

Abstract: Considering the difficulties, the Census Bureau does a remarkably good job at counting people. There are two current techniques for evaluating or adjusting the census: (a) demographic analysis uses administrative records to make independent population estimates, which can be compared to census counts; (b) datafrom an independent sample survey can be used to estimate population coverage. If there is a large undercount, these techniques may be accurate enough for adjustment. With a small undercount, it is unlikely that current adjustment methodologies can improve on the census; instead, adjustment could easily degrade the accuracy of the data. This article reviews plans for Census 2000, including proposals for adjustment, in the light of past experience.

Date: 1996
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