2010 Census: Little Time Remains to Address Operational Challenges

2010 Census: Little Time Remains to Address Operational Challenges
Author: Robert Goldenkoff
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2009-12
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1437913814

The Census Bureau has insufficient policies and procedures and inadequately trained staff for conducting high-quality cost estimation for the decennial census. Lacking plans for the development of both non-response follow-up and the management system, the Bureau faces the risk of not having them developed and fully tested in time for the 2010 Census. The Bureau faces long-standing challenges with the nation's linguistic diversity and privacy concerns, which can contribute to the under-counting of some groups. With just over a year remaining until Census Day, uncertainties surround the Bureau's overall readiness for 2010. Illustrations.

Status of the 2010 Census Operations

Status of the 2010 Census Operations
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2009
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

2010 Census

2010 Census
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-05-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781719300827

2010 Census: Little Time Remains to Address Operational Challenges

2010 Census: Census Bureau Continues to Make Progress in Mitigating Risks to a Successful Enumeration, But Still Faces Various Challenges

2010 Census: Census Bureau Continues to Make Progress in Mitigating Risks to a Successful Enumeration, But Still Faces Various Challenges
Author: Robert Goldenkoff
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1437924069

The decennial census produces data used to apportion congressional seats, redraw congressional districts, and help allocate billions of dollars in federal assistance. In March 2008, the 2010 Census was designated a high-risk area in part because of info. tech. (IT )shortcomings. The U.S. Census Bureau (CB) has since strengthened its risk management efforts and made other improvements. This testimony discusses the Bureau's readiness for 2010 and covers: (1) the delivery of key IT systems, (2) preliminary findings on the results of address canvassing and the lessons learned from that operation that can be applied to subsequent field operations, and (3) the CB's progress in improving its cost estimation abilities. Charts and tables.

Countdown to Census Day

Countdown to Census Day
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2010
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Population Geography

Population Geography
Author: K. Bruce Newbold
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1442221003

This compact and accessible text provides a comprehensive, issue-oriented introduction to population geography. After grounding students in the fundamentals, K. Bruce Newbold then explains the tools and techniques commonly used to describe and understand population concepts using real-world issues and events. Drawing on both US and international cases, he explores such pressing concerns as HIV/AIDS, international migration, fertility, mortality, resource scarcity, and conflict. Every chapter includes methods and focus sections, as well as study questions, to provide a more in-depth discussion of the ideas and concepts developed in the book. In addition, a wide array of maps, tables, and figures illustrates and enhances the cases. Newbold highlights the geographical perspective—with its ability to provide powerful insights and bridge disparate issues—by emphasizing the role of space and place, location, regional differences, and diffusion. Arguing that an understanding of population is essential to prepare for the future, this cogent text will provide upper-division undergraduates with a thorough grasp of the field.

Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2009
Genre: United States
ISBN:

Reengineering the 2010 Census

Reengineering the 2010 Census
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2004-04-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309091896

At the request of the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Research Council's Committee on National Statistics established the Panel on Research on Future Census Methods to review the early planning process for the 2010 census. This new report documents the panel's strong support for the major aims of the Census Bureau's emerging plan for 2010. At the same time, it notes the considerable challenges that must be overcome if the bureau's innovations are to be successful. The panel agrees with the Census Bureau that implementation of the American Community Survey and, with it, the separation of the long form from the census process are excellent concepts. Moreover, it concurs that the critically important Master Address File and TIGER geographic systems are in dire need of comprehensive updating and that new technologies have the potential to improve the accuracy of the count. The report identifies the risks and rewards of these and other components of the Census Bureau's plan. The report emphasizes the need for the bureau to link its research and evaluation efforts much more closely to operational planning and the importance of funding for a comprehensive and rigorous testing program before 2010.