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Thoughts on Using Multi-Year ACS Estimates for San Francisco & Tulare Counties, California
Thoughts on Using Multi-Year ACS Estimates for San Francisco & Tulare Counties, California
Conclusions
Census data users are accustomed to use a single data set every ten year and to see linear comparisons between censuses. There has traditionally been little or no use of available quality measures to evaluate the decennial census. The strength of the ACS is the wealth multiple annual data sets. Our challenge is to assess these multiple data sets and the quality measures which we’re less familiar with to use those data effectively. There is a serious hope that the ACS will accurately portray the size, location, and characteristics of the population of California and that selected ACS variables such as vacancy rates, persons per household, and the question on residence one year ago can be used in the future to inform and improve the State of California’s population estimates.
Others in Series
Working Paper
Quality Measures: ACS 3-yr Averages & Census 2000 Sample Estimates
Compares selected quality measures from the 1999-2001 ACS 3-year estimates to the Census 2000 long form.
Working Paper
Comparing 2010 ACS & 2010 Census Occupancy, Vacancy, & Household Size
Discusses comparisons and design and methodology differences between 2010 ACS and 2010 Census on occupancy status, vacancy status, and household size.
Working Paper
Report 3: Testing the Use of Voluntary Methods
Summarizes results of test about the impact that a change to voluntary methods would have on mail response, survey quality, and costs.
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