Monthly Archives: September 2011

Estimating the Size of a Small Population

Posted on September 28, 2011 by briana
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Let me tell you a wonderful story, a statistical detective story of sorts. During the summer, you may have seen statistics released from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 on same-sex couple unmarried partner households. We noticed that reported counts … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Census, Measuring America, Non-response Follow Up | 10 Comments

The Future of Producing Social and Economic Statistical Information, Part II

Posted on September 20, 2011 by briana
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In my last post, I reviewed five observations. Because of changes in American society, 1) the Census Bureau’s methods of data collection are costing more money to produce the same statistical information, but 2) the demands are increasing for more … Continue reading →

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The Future of Producing Social and Economic Statistical Information, Part I

Posted on September 8, 2011 by briana
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The Census Bureau produces a vast array of statistical information used by governments and businesses to inform decisions that affect everyone’s lives. It designs the surveys, collects the data, processes the completed questionnaires, and produces the statistical information. These statistics … Continue reading →

Posted in Measuring America | 7 Comments