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Research Report Series - Methodology (RSM) Working Papers
Research Report Series - Methodology (RSM) Working Papers
The Research Report Series primarily includes papers which report results from the conduct of systematic, critical, intensive investigation directed toward the development of new or more comprehensive scientific knowledge of the subject studied. The series is subdivided into categories, including Survey Methodology (RSM).
Working Paper
Usability Evaluation of the National Survey of College Graduates
Usability testing of the 2017 National Survey of College Graduates online survey focusing on the grid response format with small mobile devices.
Working Paper
Evaluating the Decennial Census Call-in Option: the 2016 Census Test
This study uses interviewer debriefings to evaluate the call-in option, where respondents report their data over the phone with a Census Bureau interviewer.
Working Paper
Feasibility of Asking About SOGI in the CPS: Executive Summary
Cognitive testing and focus group results on the feasibility of adding sexual orientation and gender identity questions to the Current Population Survey.
Working Paper
Gender Identity in the CPS: Focus Groups with Transgender Population
Results from focus groups with transgender respondents to explore the feasibility of asking about gender identity in the CPS.
Working Paper
Interracial and Inter-ethnic Marriage and Self-Rated Health
Study explores the associations between partner race/ethnicity and health in the U.S. using the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
Working Paper
Usability Testing of Branching Logic in an Online Survey of Nurses
Test of branching logic implemented by disabling/re-enabling question and response fields based on the answer given to an earlier filter question.
Working Paper
Mailing Package, Digital Video Ads and the Census Landing Page
Usability evaluation of an online survey invitation and redesigned landing page.
Working Paper
Pretesting of the Civic Engagement and Volunteer Supplement to the CPS
This report presents findings from cognitive testing of the 2017 Civic Engagement and Volunteerism Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS).
Working Paper
Policy and Evaluation of the US Census Bureau’s Statistics on Language
This article examines how and why the U.S. Census Bureau asks about language.
Working Paper
Multilingual Research for Interviewer Doorstep Messages Final Report
This study uses focus groups, language and survey experts to tailor and improve interviewer doorstep messages for use with English and non-English speakers.
Working Paper
2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes and Motivators Survey Usability Test
Usability testing of the internet version of the 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Survey (CBAMS).
Working Paper
Testing the Spanish Translation of the NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey
Findings from cognitive testing of the Spanish translation of the New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey.
Working Paper
Asking About SOGI in the CPS: Cognitive Interview Results
Results of cognitive interviews on asking about sexual orientation and gender identity in the CPS with LGBT and non-LGBT respondents.
Working Paper
Spanish Usability Testing of 2020 CBAMS Survey
Usability testing of the Spanish web version of the 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Survey (CBAMS).
Working Paper
Linking Enrollment Records to Survey Reports: the CHIME Study Design
Design of an experimental reverse-record check study that compared CPS and ACS survey responses to health insurance enrollment records.
Working Paper
The 2010 Undercount of Young Children – Analysis of Complex Households
A typology of complex households is used to analyze household structure and the undercount of young children in the 2010 Census.
Working Paper
Cognitive Pretesting of 2017 American Housing Survey Modules
Results from cognitive testing of new and revised survey questions for the 2017 American Housing Survey (AHS).
Working Paper
Cognitive Pretesting of the 2017 American Community Survey Mail Design
Results from expert review and cognitive testing of mailing materials for the 2017 American Community Survey
Working Paper
Cognitive Testing of Privacy and Confidentiality Respondent Messaging
Results from testing of respondent messaging on access to and protections of the data collected by the Census Bureau from respondents.
Working Paper
American Housing 2014 Survey Field Test: Final Report
Testing on alternative methods of asking about number and type of rooms in a housing unit.
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