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Memorandum 2017.13: Release of the Paper Data Capture (PDC) Operational Plan
Memorandum 2017.13: Release of the Paper Data Capture (PDC) Operational Plan
Memorandum 2017.13
This memorandum was completed and released internally on March 31, 2017 and posted publicly on July 14, 2017. It documents the issuance of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan (DOP) for the Paper Data Capture (PDC) operation. The PDC operation is responsible for capturing and processing response data received on paper questionnaires.
Overview
The DOP for PDC presents the planned operations for PDC and includes details of the operational processes involved, their inputs, outputs, controls, and the basic mechanisms necessary to conduct the work. It is a living document that will be updated, as necessary, based on lessons learned from ongoing tests.
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.
A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:
- A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A report that documents the research and testing for 2020 Census operations or systems.
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.
Others in Series
Publication
Memorandum 2017.11: Release of the RPO Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for the Response Processing Operation (RPO).
Publication
Memorandum 2017.12: Release of the SPC Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for the Security, Privacy, and Confidentiality Operation (SPC).
Publication
Memorandum 2017.14: Undercount of Children – Characteristics by Age
This memorandum compares the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of children by age groups using data from the American Community Survey.
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