Modernizing the U.S. census

The results of the study of the means by which the government could achieve the most accurate population count possible, and be consistent with ways for the government to collect other demographic and housing data.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: EBSCOhost
Other Authors: Edmonston, Barry, Schultze, Charles
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1995-
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xv, 460 pages)
Subjects:
United States. -- Bureau of the Census.
United States -- Census.
Electronic books.
Online Access:EBSCOhost - Click here for access
Contents:
  • 1. The Role of the Census
  • 2. Population Coverage and Its Implications
  • 3. Census Cost Increases and Their Causes
  • 4. Radical Alternatives
  • 5. A Redesigned Census
  • 6. Census Content
  • 7. Data on Race and Ethnicity
  • 8. Intercensal Small-Area Data
  • App. A Basic Information on Census Questionnaires
  • App. B The Census Process
  • App. C Data Requirements for Reapportionment and Redistricting
  • App. D Research Uses of Census Data
  • App. E State and Local Needs for Census Data
  • App. F Business Uses of Census Data
  • App. G Use of Decennial Census Data in Transportation Planning
  • App. H Census Data Needs for Housing and Urban Development
  • App. I Alternative Ways to Produce Intercensal Small-Area Data
  • App. J Content and Quality of Federal and State Administrative Records
  • App. K Quality of Current Data on Race and Ethnicity
  • App. L Allocation Rates
  • App. M Census Data Requirements by Federal Agencies
  • App. N Groups and Individuals Consulted.

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