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thanks, again interesting how you solve these issues. Look forward to more posts explaining all the nitty-gritty in accessible language!
Commented Feb 9, 2010 on The Next Operation – “Group Quarters’ Advance Visit” at The Director's Blog
The Next Operation – “Group Quarters’ Advance Visit”
The Census Bureau has for some time classified living quarters for large numbers of unrelated individuals as “group quarters.” These include dormitories, prisons, assisted living facilities, military barracks, and group homes for those with physical or mental disabilities. These units offer spec...
hey, that sounds a little too defensive for me. You just made the point the day before. We believe you!
Commented Feb 8, 2010 on 2010 Census Ad Campaign Positioned to Save Taxpayers Millions at The Director's Blog
2010 Census Ad Campaign Positioned to Save Taxpayers Millions
There has been some recent criticism about spending taxpayer money on advertising for the 2010 Census. Experience from the 2000 Census, however, shows that paid advertising can motivate people to respond to the census form by mail, saving the taxpayer millions. The Census Bureau projects for eve...
As a survey researcher I enjoy reading about this, although I am not American and living in Georgia (the Republic, in the Caucasus). Thanks for posting the inside view.
Commented Feb 6, 2010 on Why Does The Census Bureau Advertise? at The Director's Blog
Why Does The Census Bureau Advertise?
All surveys that attempt to obtain high response rates in the United States have been experiencing declining participation rates over the past 20 years or so. In the best scientific surveys in the country, interviewers are asked to make repeated calls to first contact the sample households, and ...
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