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Memorandum 2018.17: Release of the 2020 Census Internet Self-Response Detailed Operational Plan (ISR)
Memorandum 2018.17: Release of the 2020 Census Internet Self-Response Detailed Operational Plan (ISR)
Memorandum 2018.17
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan (DOP) for the Internet Self-Response (ISR) operation. The ISR operation is responsible for maximizing online response to the 2020 Census via contact strategies and improved access for respondents and collecting response data via the internet to reduce paper and Nonresponse Followup.
The DOP for ISR presents the planned operations for ISR 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.
Related Information
2020 Census Operational Plan and Detailed Operational Plans
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Census Operational Plan documents the design for conducting the 2020 Census.
Publication
Memorandum 2021.04: Documentation of Updates to the Internet Self-Response Operation
This memorandum documents updates that have been made to the ISR operation since the release of the ISR Detailed Operational Plan (DOP) on August 22, 2018.
Others in Series
Publication
Memorandum 2018.15: Release of the Non-ID Processing Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Non-ID Processing Detailed Operational Plan.
Publication
Memorandum 2018.16: Program for Evaluations and Experiments (CPEX)
This memorandum documents the scope of 2020 Census evaluations and experiments.
Publication
Memorandum 2018.18: Release of the ETL Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Enumeration at Transitory Locations Detailed Operational Plan.
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