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Study Series - Methodology (SSM) Working Papers

The Study Series primarily includes papers which report results from the conduct of systematic, critical, intensive investigation directed toward applying known scientific knowledge to a specific problem. The series is subdivided into categories, including Survey Methodology (SSM).


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An Accessibility & Usability Evaluation of the 2010 LUCA Training App.
In preparation for the 2010 Census, Census Bureau Field personnel need to become familiar with procedures for 2010 LUCA.


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Research to Develop the 2008 NCVS Identity Theft Supplement
A complete list of findings as well as recommendations to address the findings are included in the attached report.


Working Paper
Interagency Collaboration among the Cognitive Laboratories
This paper provides a brief history of the formation and activities of cognitive laboratories for questionnaire pretesting at three Federal agencies.


Working Paper
An Accessibility Evaluation of the Census Calendar Application
Members of the public and Census Bureau employees use the Census calendar Internet application to get information on presentations.


Working Paper
Language Use and Linguistic Isolation
In this paper, we discuss the Census measurement of household language and linguistic isolation.


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Results and Recommendations for the 1996 National Content Test
Cognitive interviews were conducted to determine participants’ comprehension and navigation during completion of part of the Census long form.


Working Paper
Evaluating Discrepancies in Print Reading Disability Statistics
An expert review of two print reading disability measures whose estimates differ widely.


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An Accessibility Evaluation of the Census Learning Management System
Annually, Census Bureau employees must take web-based training for mandatory topics such as Title 13 and IT Security Awareness.


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Questionnaire Research Report - Series A, Report 3
Sixteen variants of a standard census-like form, including two alternative new formats, were tested.


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An Accessibility Evaluation of the History of the Census Web Site
Visitors to the Census Bureau web site may wish to learn about the history of the Census Bureau.


Working Paper
Using Cognitive Research Methods to Improve the Decennial Census Form
The effects of design and question wording on the 1990 census decennial long form on responses were examined.


Working Paper
Results of the 1980 Applied Behavior Analysis Survey
Interviews (n = 8550) were conducted with respondents in 20 districts to determine from whom, how and why nonresponse occurs in decennial census surveys.


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An Accessibility and Usability Evaluation of the 2007 Economic Census
Business establishments use 2007 Economic Census electronic forms, as implemented in Surveyor 2007.


Working Paper
Mental Health and Illness of White Middle-Class Americans
This 1992 report is one of five exploratory ethnomedical studies sponsored by the Census Bureau and funded by National Center for Health Statistics.


Working Paper
Results of the Classroom Testing for the Questionnaire Design Project
Split-panel classroom testing was conducted with 515 participants recruited from four regional Census offices.


Working Paper
Cognitive Testing of Decennial Long Form Developed by 212 Associates
Cognitive interviews (n = 12) were conducted to evaluate respondents’ navigation through the decennial long form.


Working Paper
A Usability Evaluation of the Statistical Abstract Web Site
Originally published in book format, the Statistical Abstract is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics.


Working Paper
Evaluation of the Foreign Trade Division's AESDirect Web Site
The Automated Export System (AES) Direct is an Internet-based, computerized self-administered questionnaire (CSAQ).


Working Paper
Observational Study of Census Non-Response Follow-up Interviews
Under contract with the U.S. Census Bureau, Development Associates conducted an observational study of Non-Response Follow-Up (NRFU) interviews.


Working Paper
Behavior Coding Analysis Report
Staff from the Statistical Research Division conducted an evaluation of the Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) automated instrument used in the 2006 Census Test.


Working Paper
An Evaluation of the 1995 Test Census ICM Interview
This study present results from behavior coding of about 200 tape recordings of the 1995 Test Census Integrated Coverage Measurement (ICM) interview.


Working Paper
Behavior Coding of Interviews for Food and Nutrition Service Supp.
This is a report on a diagnosis of question problems on the revised Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplement for the April 1995 CPS.


Working Paper
Pretesting on the Proposed Internet Predation Questions for the NCVS
The Statistical Research Division (SRD) conducted cognitive pretesting of newly-proposed Internet predation questions for the 2007 NCVS.


Working Paper
African American Mental Health Module: Final Report
This report is one of five exploratory ethnomedical studies sponsored by the Census Bureau and funded by National Center for Health Statistics.


Working Paper
Census Bilingual Questionnaire Research Final Round 2 Report
This report presents the results of the second round of testing and focuses on issues leading to comprehension difficulty and item nonresponse.


Working Paper
Development of Guidelines on Use of Interpreters in Survey Interviews
Not much attention has been paid to the ways in which interpreters are currently being used in the conduct of federal household surveys.


Working Paper
Final Round of Cognitive Pretesting with the SIPP Advance Letter
This report reflects the CSMR's evaluation of two changes recently proposed with regards to the revised SIPP Advance Letter.


Working Paper
Gaining Cooperation with the Current Population Survey
A comprehensive exploration of survey participation from both the respondent and interviewer perspectives, using multiple methods.

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