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Using an Autocoder to Code Industry & Occupation in the American Community Survey

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Abstract

Every year the American Community Survey (ACS) collects industry and occupation data on nearly 2.5 million individuals. The text write-in information must then be coded, or converted to an industry or occupation numeric category code. This presentation provides a detailed description of the industry and occupation coding process as of 2012, when an autocoder was implemented to decrease the industry and occupation clerical coding workload.

Also see: Creating an Automated Industry and Occupation Coding Process for the American Community Survey

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