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Planning for the Census in the Year 2000

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  • David A. Freedman

    (University of California, Berkeley)

  • Kenneth W. Wachter

    (University of California, Berkeley)

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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.

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  • David A. Freedman & Kenneth W. Wachter, 1996. "Planning for the Census in the Year 2000," Evaluation Review, , vol. 20(4), pages 355-377, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:20:y:1996:i:4:p:355-377
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X9602000401
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