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Introduction to Geographic Areas
Introduction to Geographic Areas
Description
Geography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and dissemination. Geography provides meaning and context to statistical data.
This webinar will cover the different types of Census geographic areas, and their histories. Understanding the concepts taught in this webinar are an important baseline to understand before you can go on to conduct data searches and downloads.
Presenters: Michael Riedman & Sam Abbasi
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