Data Science is a field of study that uses scientific methods, processes, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data. Data Scientists come from a variety of backgrounds and can include people with knowledge of statistics, computer programming, and social science. Data scientists work across the Census Bureau and play a central role in the Census Bureau’s efforts to incorporate new data sources and emerging technologies into its programs. The Center for Optimization & Data Science (CODS) in the Research and Methodology Directorate supports data scientists at the Census Bureau for research computing and by serving as a leader in Adaptive Design, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning.

Other Subtopics Within 'Research'

Administrative Records

View information on Administrative Records for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Behavioral Science Methods

The Center for Survey Measurement (CSM) conducts research on questionnaire design and evaluation.

Big Data

Learn how the U.S. Census Bureau is using new types of data and analysis to improve and strengthen our statistics.

Disclosure Avoidance

Learn more about areas of statistical disclosure control, confidentiality, and disclosure limitation.

Federal Statistical Research Data Centers

The Federal Statistical System Research Data Centers are partnerships between federal statistical agencies and leading research institutions.

General Economic Research

View information on General Economic Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mortality Disparities in American Communities (MDAC)

Research database on 2008 American Community Survey respondents and a follow-up of mortality outcomes through 2015.

Paradata

View information on Paradata for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Statistical Research

CSRM conducts research on statistical design, modeling, and analysis methods for the Census Bureau's data collection, analysis, and dissemination programs.

Time Series and Seasonal Adjustment

Seasonal adjustment is the estimation of the seasonal component, followed by their removal from the time series.