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Study Series - Methodology (SSM) Working Papers
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).
Working Paper
Final Report of Cognitive Testing
Results of 29 cognitive interviews conducted in January and February, 2011.
Working Paper
Final Report for Cognitive Testing
Cognitive testing was performed on the mailing pieces associated with the 2010 Census Quality Survey (CQS).
Working Paper
Requesting Consent to Link Survey Data to Administrative Records
Administrative records have begun to play a key role in survey research.
Working Paper
Final Report for Rounds 1 and 2 of Usability Testing
The CQS was conducted in order to estimate measurement error.
Working Paper
A Usability and Eye-Tracking Evaluation of Four Versions
In preparation for the bilingual data collection of the AHS in 2009, the Census has pretested a selected number of survey questions in both Spanish and English.
Working Paper
Cognitive Pretesting of 2010 AQE Race and Hispanic Origin
During the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted several experiments to explore alternate content and ways to enhance data quality for the 2020 Census.
Working Paper
A Taxonomy of Usability Issues in US Census Bureau Web Sites
Ensuring one’s Web site is usable is essential to ensuring an effective, efficient and satisfying experience for users.
Working Paper
ACS Internet 2011 Project
Usability testing was performed on 15 prototypical screens with limited functionality comprising an initial version of an online version of the ACS.
Working Paper
A High-Fidelity Usability Evaluation of Iteration 3
In March of 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau’s CSM conducted a usability evaluation of Iteration 3.0 of the newly designed AFF Web site.
Working Paper
2009 Targeted Coverage Follow-Up (TCFU) Cognitive Testing
The research utilizes the cognitive interviewing method on a targeted convenience sample of respondents known to have multiple addresses.
Working Paper
Final Report for Usability Testing of the Census Regional Website
The Census Bureau’s Usability Lab conducted usability testing on the Census Regional Website from November 15th to December 15th, 2010.
Working Paper
Cognitive Pretesting the 2011 Computer and Internet Use Supplement
Results of 20 cognitive interviews conducted from December 2010 through April 2011.
Working Paper
Behavior Coding of the 2010 Nonresponse Followup Interview Reports
The purpose of this study is to determine how accurately interviewers ask questions as well as how well respondents answer them.
Working Paper
2011 AHS: Healthy Homes, Home Accessibility, and Mortgage Modules
Results of 40 cognitive interviews conducted in September and October, 2010.
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