Using the American community survey: benefits and challenges

by Citro, Constance F., (Constance Forbes) Kalton, Graham

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Title Statements

Full title :Using the American community survey : benefits and challenges / Panel on the Functionality and Usability of Data from the American Community Survey, Constance F. Citro and Graham Kalton, editors ; Committee on National Statistics, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education.

Summary

"The American Community Survey (ACS) is a major new initiative from the U.S. Census Bureau designed to provide continuously updated information on the numbers and characteristics of the nation's people and housing. It replaces the "long form" of the decennial census. This report of a panel of the National Research Council's Committee on National Statistics provides detailed, comprehensive analysis and guidance for users in federal, state, and local government agencies, academia, and the media." "Chapters for users cover the basics of how the ACS design and operations differ from the long-form sample, using the ACS for such applications as formula allocation of federal and stale funds, transportation planning, and public information; and challenges in working with ACS estimates that cover periods of 12, 36, or 60 months depending on the population size of an area." "The report also recommends priority areas for continued research and development by the Census Bureau to guide the evolution of the ACS."--Jacket

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2007.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):National Academies Press
Place of Publication:Washington, D.C
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2007.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xxi, 330 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780309106733, 0309106737, 1280969040, 9781280969041, 9786610969043, 6610969043
oclc:ocn181040598
LC Classification:HA37.U55
Dewey Decimal:317.3

Introduction -- Essentials for Users -- Working with the ACS: Guidance for Users -- Sample Design and Survey Operations -- The Weighting of ACS 1-Year Period Estimates -- Weighting and Interpreting ACS Multiyear Estimates -- Important Next Steps.

Subjects

American community survey Census data Electronic books États-Unis -- Recensement HOUSEHOLD SURVEYS Household surveys -- United States SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Statistics United States United States -- Census