All Times ET
Program is Subject to Change
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to Business Surveys - Questionnaire Design
Invited
Computerized Business Questionnaires
Gustav Haraldsen, Statistics Norway
Questionnaire Completion Paradata in Business Surveys
Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to the Use of Secondary Data
Invited
The use of administrative data in business statistics: methodological developments
Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Methodology of the use of administrative data in business statistics: practical considerations
Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to Sampling and Estimation
Invited
Sample Design in Establishment Surveys
Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Estimation Approaches in Establishment Surveys
Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Coordinated Sampling and Bayesian Methods Applied to Small Area Estimation for Establishment Statistics
Invited
Some Thoughts on Sample Coordination in Repeated Surveys
Yves Tillé, University of Neuchatel
Bayesian Methods Applied to Small Area Estimation for Establishment Statistics
Scott Holan, US Census Bureau/ University of Missouri
Sample coordination methods and systems for establishment surveys
Alina Matei, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to New Data Sources, New Technologies, and New Methods
Invited
Data, Algorithms and Data Governance
Sofia Olhede, University College London
Statistical Data-Production in a Digitized Age: Potentials for Statistics, Research and Society
Stefan Bender, Deutsche Bundesbank
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to New Measures/Indicators for the Economy
Invited
Gross Domestic Product and National Accounting: The Past and Present
Steve MacFeely, UNCTAD
SNA and GDP in detail: The Future
Peter Van de Ven, OECD
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Variance Estimation for Probability and Nonprobability Surveys
Invited
Variance Estimation for Nonprobability Surveys
Jill Dever, RTI
Variance estimation for probability surveys
Dan Liao, RTI
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Data Integration and Data Linking/Matching
Invited
Record Linkage: Background and Challenges for Linkage of Persons and Establishments
Michael D. Larsen, Saint Michael’s College
BLADE: A practical example of business data linking
Alan Herning, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to Issues in the Production of Official Establishment Statistics
Invited
Statistical Producer Challenges and Help
Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Standardization Leads to Efficiency: Canada’s Integrated Business Statistics Program
Holly O'Byrne, Statistics Canada / Government of Canada
Monday, June 14
Mon, Jun 14, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Mon, Jun 14, 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
GS01 - Welcome & Keynote Address
General Session
Chair(s): Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
Small Data Solving Big Data Biases: Measurement of Social and Economic Outcomes
Roberto Rigobon, MIT Sloan School of Management
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS01 - The Design of a New Complex Survey for the Very Large Non-Financial Enterprises in the Netherlands: Process, Methods, and Lessons Learned
Invited
Organizer(s): Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
Chair(s): Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
10:35 AM
Toward the New ‘CBS-DNB Finances of Enterprises and Balance of Payments’ Survey
Fred Demollin, Statistics Netherlands
11:00 AM
Questionnaire Communication with Large Non-Financial Enterprises
Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
11:25 AM
Survey Communication for the Newly Developed Business Survey
Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
Discussant(s): Stefan Bender, Deutsche Bundesbank
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS02 - Robust Estimation in the Presence of Influential Units
Invited
Organizer(s): David Haziza, Université de Montréal
Chair(s): David Haziza, Université de Montréal
10:35 AM
Bootstrap Estimation of the Conditional Bias for Measuring Influence in Complex Surveys
Jean-Francois Beaumont, Statistics Canada
11:00 AM
Efficient Multiply Robust Imputation Procedures in the Presence of Influential Units
Sixia Chen, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
11:25 AM
Controlling Representative Outlier Bias of M-Quantile Model-Based Small Area Estimators
Gaia Bertarelli, Department of Economics and Management, University of Pisa, Italy
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS03 - Measuring the Impact of Technology on the Economy
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Cathy D Buffington, Census Bureau
Chair(s): Anne Sigda Russell, U.S. Census Bureau
10:35 AM
New Measures of Robot Use in US Manufacturing
Amanda Rosengarth, U.S. Census Bureau
10:55 AM
Measures of Robotic Expenditures from the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey
Valerie Mastalski, US Census Bureau
11:15 AM
Toward a Digital Economy Satellite Account
Jessica R. Nicholson, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Discussant(s): Nathan Cruze, NASS; Jay Dixon, Statistics Canada
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS04 - Topics in Classification and Frame Development
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Juana Sanchez, UCLA
10:35 AM
How a Statistical Office Scrapes and Processes Internet Data
Crt Grahonja, Statistical office of the Republic of Slovenia
10:40 AM
Application of Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) for the classification of occupations for establishment surveys
Ng Bin Shen Lucas, Ministry of Manpower
10:45 AM
Predicting the number of freshman and graduates at Universidad Nacional de Rosario using random forest techniques
Diego Marfetan Molina, Universidad Nacional de Rosario
10:50 AM
Coverage and field disposition codes from a virtual listing frame of commercial buildings
Katie Lewis, EIA
10:55 AM
2018 CBECS Stratum Misclassification: Issue and Solutions
Frost Hubbard, Westat
11:00 AM
Establishment base Informal Sector Statistics: An endeavor of measurement from Economic Census 2018 of Nepal
Mahesh Chand Pradhan, Central Bureau of Statistics
11:05 AM
Getting it Right: The Accuracy of Sampling Frame Data and Predicting Survey Contact
Julie Pacer, Abt Associates
11:10 AM
Classifying university housing in the 2020 Census of Group Quarters
Alfred "Dave" Tuttle, US Census Bureau
Mon, Jun 14, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
IOL Discussion: Establishment Statistics: Collection, Processing, and Measurement
Invited
Chair(s): Diane Willimack, U.S. Census Bureau
Discussant(s): Gustav Haraldsen, Statistics Norway; Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Steve MacFeely, UNCTAD; Holly O'Byrne, Statistics Canada / Government of Canada; Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands; Peter Van de Ven, OECD
Mon, Jun 14, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS05 - Experiments in Business Surveys: Opportunities and Challenges
Invited
Organizer(s): Joseph Sakshaug, Institute for Employment Research / University of Mannheim
Chair(s): Joseph Sakshaug, Institute for Employment Research / University of Mannheim
1:35 PM
Strategies for Embedding Experiments in Establishment Surveys: Examples from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service
Kathy Ott, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:00 PM
Experiments with Recruitment Strategies in a National Establishment Survey
Josh Langeland, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2:25 PM
Methodological Purity Meets Practical Reality in Embedded Business Survey Experiment Design: Experience and Learning from Australia
Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics
2:50 PM
More Information, Less Item Nonresponse? Implementation of a Question Experiment in the IAB Job Vacancy Survey
Benjamin Küfner, Institute for Employment Research (IAB)
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS06 - Adaptive Cluster Sampling: Methodology and Implementation to Survey Informal Businesses
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Joshua S Wimpey, World Bank
Chair(s): Laura Terese Bechtel, US Census Bureau
1:35 PM
Surveying Informal Businesses Using Adaptive Cluster Sampling
Jorge Rodriguez Meza, World Bank Group
1:55 PM
Challenges and Potential Improvements of Methodology and Practices of ACS
Filip S Jolevski, World Bank
2:15 PM
Practical Implementation of ACS: Tools and Steps
David C Francis, World Bank
2:35 PM
Results from the Application of ACS in the Field
Gemechu S Aga, World Bank
2:55 PM
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS07 - Updating Surveys in Response to Stakeholder Feedback: The 2017 Census of Agriculture as a Case Study
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Virginia Harris, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Chair(s): Linda Young, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
1:35 PM
Measuring Women in Agriculture
Heather Ridolfo, National Agricultural Statistics Service
1:55 PM
Agile Processing: Modifying the Editing and Imputation Procedures to Quickly Handle Questionnaire Changes to the 2017 Census of Agriculture
Megan Lipke, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:15 PM
Effects of Changes to the 2017 Census of Agriculture Questionnaire on Capture-Recapture Methodology
Darcy Miller, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:35 PM
Adapting a Census Publication Program to Changes to the 2017 Census of Agriculture Questionnaire
Virginia Harris, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS08 - Adventures in Administrative and Alternative Source Data
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Andrew J Dau, USDA/NASS
Chair(s): Joseph L Parsons, USDA/NASS
1:35 PM
In Search of Alternative Data
Jeffrey T Bailey, USDA/NASS
1:55 PM
Developing Statistical Frameworks for Administrative Data: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
Tom Tarling, Office for National Statistics
2:15 PM
Cruising with Administrative Data as a Co-Pilot: Using Administrative Data in a Screening Survey
Andrew J Dau, USDA/NASS
2:35 PM
Improving the Quality of Administrative Data at Their Source: Two Case Studies Applying Cognitive Methods to Developing and Testing Regulatory Forms
Aryn Hernandez, U.S. Census Bureau
2:55 PM
Tax Data: The Backbone to the Modernized Agriculture Program at Statistics Canada
Julie Girard, Statistics Canada
Mon, Jun 14, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
ICES VI Opening Mixer, Sponsored by iNSEE
Networking Event
Tuesday, June 15
Tue, Jun 15, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
ICES Continuation Committee Meeting (open to ICES VI attendees)
General Session
Chair(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Tue, Jun 15, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS09 - Modelling of Time Series Data - Challenges and Applications to Economic Statistics
Invited
Organizer(s): Steve Matthews, Statistics Canada
Chair(s): Juana Sanchez, UCLA
9:35 AM
Toward Near Real-Time Economic Indicators Using Time Series Models: Statistics Canada’s Progress to Date
Steve Matthews, Statistics Canada
10:00 AM
A New Look at Signal Extraction for Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) Survey
Colt Viehdorfer, US Census Bureau
10:25 AM
Seasonal adjustment of daily and weekly data published in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic
Duncan Elliott, Office for National Statistics
Discussant(s): Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS10 - Much Ado About Nothing: The Problem of Missing Data (And Some Ways to Handle It)
Invited
Organizer(s): Rebecca Andridge, The Ohio State University; Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Stephen James Kaputa, US Census Bureau
9:35 AM
Variance estimation under nearest neighbor hot deck imputation for multinomial data: Introducing the Case Study
Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
10:00 AM
Variance Estimation Under Nearest Neighbor Ratio Imputation
Jae-Kwang Kim, Iowa State University
10:25 AM
Nearest Neighbor Multiple Imputation: Problems and Potential Solutions
Rebecca Andridge, The Ohio State University
Discussant(s): Jill Dever, RTI
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS11 - Measuring Investment in Intangible Assets
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
Chair(s): Steve MacFeely, UNCTAD
9:35 AM
UK Experience of Measuring Intangible Assets
Josh Martin, UK Office for National Statistics
9:55 AM
Designing an Intangible Assets’ Business Survey: The State of the Art
Giulio Perani, ISTAT
10:15 AM
Global Value Chains: The Productivity Contribution of Intangible Assets and Participation in Global Value Chains
Ahmed Bounfour, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay
Discussant(s): Sanjiv Mahajan, Office for National Statistics, United Kingdom; Peter Van de Ven, OECD
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS12 - More Data, Geography, and Reduce Burden? Approaches to Improve Measurement of Goods Movements in the United States
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Berin Linfors, US Census Bureau
Chair(s): Berin Linfors, US Census Bureau
9:35 AM
Development of Commodity Flow Data on CFS Sub-Area
Olivia Brozek, U.S. Census Bureau
9:55 AM
Modernizing CFS Collection and Operations with Machine Learning
Christian Moscardi, US Census Bureau
10:15 AM
Exploratory Research on Optimization of CFS Sampling Design
Mehdi Hashemipour, US DOT
Discussant(s): Julie Parker, Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS13 - Modernization Efforts in Establishment Statistics 1
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
11:35 AM
Can we get anything from non-respondents? A pilot test of the third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER-3)
Xabier Irastorza, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
11:40 AM
Exploring Employment Discrimination Data: A First Look into EEO-1 Public Use Microdata File
Justin West, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
11:45 AM
Transition to WEB in the Survey on Consumption of Energy, Fuels and Selected Oil Derivatives
Mihaela Nemec, Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
11:50 AM
The Path to a 21st Century Data Collection: The Modernization of the Employer Information EEO-1 Survey
Margaret Noonan, EEOC
11:55 AM
A new sampling design for the Swiss Earnings Structure Survey
Lionel Qualité, Swiss Federal Statistical Office
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS14 - Topics in the Collection, Production, and Estimation of Short Term and other Business Statistics
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Daniel Assoulin, BFS
11:35 AM
A Better Benchmark Process for the US Current Employment Statistics Survey
Kenneth W Robertson, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
11:40 AM
What Do the Business Tendency Surveys Measure, and What Is Their Information Content?
Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
11:45 AM
Adaptation of Winsorization to weight share method
Arnaud Fizzala, INSEE
11:50 AM
11:55 AM
Small Area Estimation for the Job Statistics, an example of innovative experimental statistics from SFSO
Daniel Kilchmann, Swiss Federal Statistical Office
12:00 PM
Business Response Survey to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Emily Thomas, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
12:05 PM
Data integration: the evolution of use of administrative data in business statistics
Colin Hanley, Central Statistics Office Ireland
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS15 - Treatments for Nonresponse: Imputation, Weighting, and Other Models
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Rebecca Andridge, The Ohio State University
11:35 AM
Variance estimation of calibration estimators under nonresponse in survey sampling
Per Gösta Andersson, Stockhom University
11:40 AM
Weighting for Nonresponding Institutions in a Two-Stage Probability Proportional to Size Sampling Design when Measure of Size Is Estimated
Amang S. Sukasih, RTI International
11:45 AM
An expression for bias in an estimate of the change in the presence of non-ignorable nonresponse
Dan Hedlin, Stockholm University
11:50 AM
Stratified Multiple Imputation Estimation for Complex Business Surveys
Juana Sanchez, UCLA
11:55 AM
Balanced Imputation for Swiss Cheese Nonresponse
Esther Eustache, University of Neuchatel
12:00 PM
An evaluation of some Imputation Methods on the Annual Survey of Commerce’s companies’ Revenue
João Carlos Silva Rodrigues, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE)
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS16 - Understanding, Assessing, and Transitioning to Mixed Mode Collections
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
11:35 AM
Lessons Learned in a National Survey of Robotics Use Among U.S. Manufacturing Companies
Holly Hagerty, NORC at the University of Chicago
11:40 AM
The path of least resistance: Changing mode to boost response rates in an establishment survey
Maura Spiegelman, U.S. Department of Education
11:45 AM
Library Data in the United States
Marisa Pelczar, Institute of Museum and Library Services
11:50 AM
Experiences with sequential mixed-mode interviewing in ESENER-3, a cross-national establishment survey on health and safety at work
Arnold Riedmann, Kantar
11:55 AM
Mixed-mode experiment in the IAB Establishment panel
Marieke Volkert, IAB
12:00 PM
Differences in response patterns between telephone and push-to-web administration of a cross-national survey of establishments
Gijs van Houten, Eurofound
12:05 PM
Transitioning to a Mixed-Mode Data Collection: Questionnaire Considerations and Data Quality Impacts
Joelle Davis Michaels, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Tue, Jun 15, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
IOL Discussion: Sampling and Estimation for Establishment Statistics
Invited
Chair(s): Daniell Toth, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Discussant(s): Jill Dever, RTI; Scott Holan, US Census Bureau/ University of Missouri; Dan Liao, RTI; Alina Matei, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton; Yves Tillé, University of Neuchatel; Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Tue, Jun 15, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS17 - Panel: Producing official statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic
Invited
Organizer(s): Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Chair(s): Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
2:35 PM
Producing Official Statistics During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nadim Ahmad, OECD; Duncan Elliott, Office for National Statistics; Corinna Konig, Institute for Employment Research; Dane Mead, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Luisa Ryan, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Joseph Sakshaug, Institute for Employment Research / University of Mannheim; Marieke Volkert, IAB
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS18 - Integrating Administrative Data Into Business Statistics
Invited
Organizer(s): Nicholas Cox, Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ)
Chair(s): Steve Matthews, Statistics Canada
2:35 PM
Integrating Alternative and Administrative Data Into the Monthly Business Statistics: Some Applications from Statistics Canada
Marie-Claude Duval, Statistics Canada
3:00 PM
Integrating Administrative Data Into Business Statistics
Gemma Rabaiotti, Office for National Statistics
3:25 PM
Establishment of a Standardized Design in the Production of Economic Statistics: The Stats NZ Experience
Nicholas Cox, Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ)
Discussant(s): Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS19 - Research, Development, and Evaluation of Survey Communication Materials
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Kari Klinedinst, US Census Bureau
Chair(s): Kari Klinedinst, US Census Bureau
2:35 PM
Developing a web portal for reporting businesses
Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
2:55 PM
Communicating with Businesses Through the Altinn Portal
Bente Hole, Statistics Norway
3:15 PM
A Creative Approach to Promoting Survey Response
Charles F. Brady, US Census Bureau
3:35 PM
Building Capability in Business Data Collection Methodology
Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS20 - Balancing Response Burden and Data Quality
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Denise A. Abreu, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:35 PM
Evaluating the Impact of Enrollment Nonresponse on an Establishment Panel Survey
John Dixon, Bureau of Labor Statistics
2:40 PM
Improving Data Quality and Reducing Respondent Burden of the U.S. Public Libraries Survey
Marisa Pelczar, Institute of Museum and Library Services
2:45 PM
Impact of Instant Feedback on Data Quality Follow Up
Scott Ginder, RTI International
2:50 PM
Getting Beyond the Front Office is Half the Battle: Multiple Levels of Incentives in a Two-Stage School Establishment Survey
Allison Zotti, U.S. Census Bureau
2:55 PM
Developing best practices of managing response burden and data quality for law enforcement agency surveys
Y. Patrick Hsieh, RTI International
3:00 PM
The Effects of Interview Length and Rest Period on Response In Establishment Surveys
Joseph Rodhouse, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Tue, Jun 15, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Birds of a Feather Discussions
Networking Event
Discussion Room Topics to Include:
Developing Communication Materials and Strategies for Business Surveys
Establishment Survey Experiments
Machine Learning and Autocoders for Survey Outcomes
Wednesday, June 16
Wed, Jun 16, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Wed, Jun 16, 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
GS02 - Waksberg Address
General Session
Organizer(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Chair(s): Jean-Francois Beaumont, Statistics Canada
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS21 - Response Burden Management: Toward Burden Reduction Noticeable by Businesses
Invited
Organizer(s): Deirdre Giesen, Statistics Netherlands
Chair(s): Anita Vaasen-Otten, Statistics Netherlands
10:35 AM
Beyond Managing Response Burden
Johan Erikson, Statistics Sweden
11:00 AM
Managing Response Burden in Business Surveys and Minimizing Its Negative Perception by Respondents
Paulo Saraiva dos Santos, Statistics Portugal
11:25 AM
Response Burden Reduction More Noticeable for Businesses in the Netherlands
Deirdre Giesen, Statistics Netherlands
11:50 AM
Discussant
Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
Discussant(s): Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS22 - Producing Synthetic Microdata with 'High' Utility and 'Low' Disclosure Risk
Invited
Organizer(s): Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
10:35 AM
Synthetic Microdata for Establishment Surveys Under Informative Sampling
Jörg Drechsler, Institute for Employment Research, Germany
11:00 AM
Risk-Efficient Bayesian Data Synthesis for Privacy Protection
Jingchen (Monika) Hu, Vassar College
11:25 AM
Validating Outcomes from Synthetic Data: Results from a Multi-Year Implementation
Lars Vilhuber, Cornell University
Discussant(s): Tom Krenzke, Westat
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS23 - Dealing with Missing and Erroneous Data in Establishment Statistics
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Benjamin Reist, NASA
Chair(s): Nicole Czaplicki, U.S. Census Bureau
10:35 AM
Using Multiple Imputation to Mitigate a Sample Reduction
Tara Murphy, National Agricultural Statistics Service
10:55 AM
Clean, Rinse, Repeat: Student Perceptions of Dirty Data
Elizabeth Keiffer, University of Arkansas
11:15 AM
Imputation Strategies for Establishment Surveys Using Random Forest Models
Tyler Wilson, USDA, NASS
11:35 AM
The Impact of Persistent Measurement Error on Survey Estimates
Chin-Fang Weng, U.S. Census Bureau
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS24 - Leveraging Machine Learning to Improve Economic Surveys and Programs
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Anne Sigda Russell, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Michael D. Larsen, Saint Michael’s College
10:35 AM
Integrating Machine Learning in the ACES Survey Instrument
Valerie Mastalski, US Census Bureau
10:55 AM
Industry Classification Using Machine Learning: An Application to the Economic Census
Anne Sigda Russell, U.S. Census Bureau
11:15 AM
Automating the Extraction of Health Care Provision Data from Standardized Insurance Plan PDF Documents
Brandon Kopp, Bureau of Labor Statistics
11:35 AM
A Smart Instrument NAPCS Classification Tool for the Economic Census (SIN-CT)
A.J. Goldsman, US Census Bureau
Wed, Jun 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
IOL Discussion: Secondary Data Sources, Data Integration & Matching
Invited
Chair(s): Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Discussant(s): Stefan Bender, Deutsche Bundesbank; Alan Herning, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Michael D. Larsen, Saint Michael’s College; Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics; Sofia Olhede, University College London; Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Wed, Jun 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Software Demonstrations
Software Demo
Survey Data Imputation and Analysis Using SAS/STAT®
Pushpal Mukhopadhyay, SAS
Survey data analysis using Stata
Isabel Canette, StataCorp LLC; Kristin MacDonald, StataCorp LLC; Yulia Marchenko, StataCorp LLC
R package: rpms, Recusive Partitioning for Modeling Survey Data
Daniell Toth, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wed, Jun 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS25 - The Future of Establishment Surveys Is Easy as ABC: AI, Big Data, Cutting-Edge Survey Design
Invited
Organizer(s): Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
Chair(s): Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
1:35 PM
AI Models in Survey Estimation
Kelly McConville, Reed College
2:00 PM
Methods for Estimating the Quality of Multisource Statistics
Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
2:25 PM
Smarter Designs, Not Just Alternative
Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
Discussant(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS26 - Advanced Imputation Techniques for Handling Missing Data
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Sixia Chen, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Chair(s): Sixia Chen, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1:35 PM
On the Missing Data Analysis with High-Dimensional Data
Chao Xu, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
1:55 PM
Why, When, and How to Weight When Imputing
Phillip S Kott, RTI International
2:15 PM
Estimation for nonignorable missing responses or covariates using semi-parametric quantile regression imputation and a parametric response probability model
Emily Berg, Iowa State University
2:35 PM
Bayesian Jackknife Empirical Likelihood Based Inference for Missing Data and Causal Inference Problems
Yichuan Zhao, Georgia State University
Discussant(s): Don Jang, NORC
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS27 - Statistical Confidentiality and Establishment Surveys: Challenges and Solutions to Improving Data Utility
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Tom Krenzke, Westat
Chair(s): Daniell Toth, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
1:35 PM
Construction of a Feasible, Complete Table from a Published Table with Suppressions
Bei Wang, Census Bureau
1:55 PM
Modernizing EIA’s Cell Suppression Software Used in Disclosure Limitation
David Kinyon, U.S. Energy Information Administration
2:15 PM
A Proposed 'Bottom-Up' Differential Privacy Approach for Disclosure Prevention in Data Query Tool
Jianzhu Li, Westat
2:35 PM
Data Protection Toolkit’s Playbook as Demonstrated Through the PIAAC Prison Study
Tom Krenzke, Westat
2:55 PM
Improving Access to Statistics Canada Business Data
Steven Keir Thomas, Statistics Canada
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS28 - Minimizing Revisions for a Monthly Indicator
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Laura Terese Bechtel, US Census Bureau
Chair(s): Scott Holan, US Census Bureau/ University of Missouri
1:35 PM
Evaluating the Link-Relative Estimator Used by a Monthly Economic Indicator Survey
Laura Terese Bechtel, US Census Bureau
1:55 PM
Identifying High-Priority Units for Analyst Imputation in a Monthly Economic Indicator Survey
Nicole Czaplicki, U.S. Census Bureau
2:15 PM
Imputation Models for a Monthly Economic Indicator Survey with Seasonal Data and Low Unit Response
Stephen James Kaputa, US Census Bureau
2:35 PM
Nowcasting Versus Advanced Surveys for Estimating Austrian Principal Economic Indicators
Markus Froehlich, Statistics Austria
Discussant(s): Scott A. Scheleur, U.S. Census Bureau
Wed, Jun 16, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Birds of a Feather Discussions
Networking Event
Discussion Room Topics to Include:
Data Integration Issues and Estimating Quality of Estimates Based on Combined Data
Data Privacy and Confidentiality
Pre-testing Data Collection Instruments with Businesses
Thursday, June 17
Thu, Jun 17, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Thu, Jun 17, 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
GS03 - Keynote Address and Closing Ceremony
General Session
Chair(s): Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS29 - Measuring Global Production
Invited
Organizer(s): Tihomira Dimova, United Nations; Rami Peltola, United Nations
Chair(s): Erich Strassner, Bureau of Economic Analysis
10:35 AM
Multinational Profit Shifting and Measures Throughout Economic Accounts
Dylan Rassier, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
11:00 AM
Systematic Approach to Addressing MNEs and the Impact on National Processes
Fred Demollin, Statistics Netherlands
11:25 AM
Finnish Experience in Measuring Global Production and Guidance on Sharing of Economic Data
Timo Koskimäki, Statistics Finland
Discussant(s): Sanjiv Mahajan, Office for National Statistics, United Kingdom
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS30 - Machine Learning in the Production of Official Economic Statistics
Invited
Organizer(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Chair(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
10:35 AM
Machine Learning for Classification, Imputation, and Outlier Detection in German Establishment Statistics
Florian Dumpert, Federal Statistical Office of Germany
11:00 AM
Coding Text Survey Responses Using Machine Learning: 5 Years In
Alexander Measure, Bureau of Labor Statistics
11:25 AM
Imputation Through Machine Learning Procedures: An Empirical Comparison
David Haziza, Université de Montréal
Discussant(s): Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS31 - Integrating Survey and Non-Survey Data
Invited
Organizer(s): Barbara Rater, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
Chair(s): Barbara Rater, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
10:35 AM
Using Alternative Data Sources in United States Census Bureau Retail Data Products
Rebecca J. Hutchinson, US Census Bureau
11:05 AM
Improving Agricultural Estimates While Reducing Respondent Burden
Linda Young, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Discussant(s): Wendy Martinez, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS32 - Panel: The importance of the Statistical Business Register
Invited
Organizer(s): Egon Gerards, Statistics Netherlands
Chair(s): Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
10:35 AM
Statistical Business Registers for Establishment Statistics
Willem Erasmus, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Imam Machdi, BPS - Statistics Indonesia; Erica Marquette, US Census Bureau
Thu, Jun 17, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Software Demonstrations
Software Demo
mase, an R package for Model-Assisted Survey Estimation
Kelly McConville, Reed College
SUDAAN: the WTADJUST and WTADJX procedures
Phillip S Kott, RTI International
Cantabular: a framework of tools for the protection & publication of statistics: The Sensible Code Company
Mike Thompson, The Sensible Code Company
Thu, Jun 17, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS33 - Creative Approaches to Questionnaire Development and Pretesting
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Diane Willimack, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
1:35 PM
Using Multi-Method Testing to Improve Reporting of Complicated Constructs in Multiple Data Collection Modes
Heather Ridolfo, National Agricultural Statistics Service
1:55 PM
Adapting Qualitative Research Techniques to Pretest Emerging Economic Topics
Amy Anderson Riemer, U.S. Census Bureau
2:15 PM
Resurrecting a Survey After 20 Years of Dormancy
Rebecca L. Morrison, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
2:35 PM
Expanding Record-Keeping Study Methodology to Assess Structure and Availability of Data in Business Records
Melissa Cidade, U.S. Census Bureau
Discussant(s): Danna Moore, Washington State University
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS34 - Cost and Acceptance of Cash, Cards, and Innovations for Retail Payments: Results from Central Banks Around the World
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Gradon Nicholls, Bank of Canada
Chair(s): Angelika Welte, Bank of Canada
1:35 PM
Payment Acceptance Trends Among Small Merchants in Canada
Gradon Nicholls, Bank of Canada
1:55 PM
The Costs of Payment Methods in the Retail Sector
Johana Kimmerl, Deutsche Bundesbank
2:15 PM
When Will Swedish Retailers Stop Accepting Cash?
Björn Segendorf, Sveriges Riksbank
2:35 PM
Measuring the Distribution of Payments Fraud in a Survey of Banks: What Factors Influence Fraud Rates?
Geoffrey Richard Gerdes, Federal Reserve Board
2:55 PM
The World Bank Practical Guide for Measuring Retail Payment Costs
Holti Banka, World Bank Group
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS35 - The Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS): Monitoring Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment in the United States
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Herman A Alvarado, SAMHSA
Chair(s): Aryn Hernandez, U.S. Census Bureau
1:35 PM
Overview of BHSIS and the Use of Secondary Sources to Supplement Listing Frame
Herman A Alvarado, SAMHSA
1:55 PM
Linking Facility-Level and Client-Level Substance Use Survey Data: A Cautionary Tale
Kenona Southwell, Eagle Technologies
2:15 PM
Enhancements to Behavioral Health Establishment Surveys to Reduce Respondent Burden
Matt S Potts, Mathematica
2:35 PM
The Use of Experiments to Improve Responses in Behavioral Health Establishment Surveys
Karen A CyBulski, Mathematica
2:55 PM
The 'Venting' Question: How Open-Ended Comments Can Be Used to Improve Establishment Surveys
Larry M Vittoriano, Mathematica
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS36 - Modernization Efforts in Establishment Statistics 2
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Samson Adeshiyan, Energy Information Administration
1:35 PM
Score-Matching Representative Approach for Big Data Analysis and Its Extension
Keren Li, Northwestern University
1:40 PM
Explicit Parameterizations for Linking Establishments and Entities under Sparse Classifications
Yves Thibaudeau, Census Bureau Center for Statistical Research and Methodology
1:50 PM
Demonstration of the National Hospital Care Survey: Inpatient and Emergency Department Encounters for Congestive Heart Failure, 2016
Donielle White, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC
1:55 PM
“Crowd-sourcing” Information About Missing Frame Units
Scott Ginder, RTI International
2:00 PM
Strategies for Ensuring the Accuracy and Completeness of an Establishment Frame
Susan Brumbaugh, RTI International
2:05 PM
Towards Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Transparency in Establishment Surveys
Daniel W Gillman, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Thu, Jun 17, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
ICES VI Trivia Night: Brought to You with Support From RTI, SRMS, and ESRI
Networking Event
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to Business Surveys - Questionnaire Design
Invited
Invited
Computerized Business Questionnaires
Gustav Haraldsen, Statistics Norway
Gustav Haraldsen, Statistics Norway
Questionnaire Completion Paradata in Business Surveys
Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to the Use of Secondary Data
Invited
Invited
The use of administrative data in business statistics: methodological developments
Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Methodology of the use of administrative data in business statistics: practical considerations
Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
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Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to Sampling and Estimation
Invited
Invited
Sample Design in Establishment Surveys
Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Estimation Approaches in Establishment Surveys
Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Coordinated Sampling and Bayesian Methods Applied to Small Area Estimation for Establishment Statistics
Invited
Invited
Some Thoughts on Sample Coordination in Repeated Surveys
Yves Tillé, University of Neuchatel
Yves Tillé, University of Neuchatel
Bayesian Methods Applied to Small Area Estimation for Establishment Statistics
Scott Holan, US Census Bureau/ University of Missouri
Scott Holan, US Census Bureau/ University of Missouri
Sample coordination methods and systems for establishment surveys
Alina Matei, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Alina Matei, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to New Data Sources, New Technologies, and New Methods
Invited
Invited
Data, Algorithms and Data Governance
Sofia Olhede, University College London
Sofia Olhede, University College London
Statistical Data-Production in a Digitized Age: Potentials for Statistics, Research and Society
Stefan Bender, Deutsche Bundesbank
Stefan Bender, Deutsche Bundesbank
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to New Measures/Indicators for the Economy
Invited
Invited
Gross Domestic Product and National Accounting: The Past and Present
Steve MacFeely, UNCTAD
Steve MacFeely, UNCTAD
SNA and GDP in detail: The Future
Peter Van de Ven, OECD
Peter Van de Ven, OECD
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Variance Estimation for Probability and Nonprobability Surveys
Invited
Invited
Variance Estimation for Nonprobability Surveys
Jill Dever, RTI
Jill Dever, RTI
Variance estimation for probability surveys
Dan Liao, RTI
Dan Liao, RTI
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Data Integration and Data Linking/Matching
Invited
Invited
Record Linkage: Background and Challenges for Linkage of Persons and Establishments
Michael D. Larsen, Saint Michael’s College
Michael D. Larsen, Saint Michael’s College
BLADE: A practical example of business data linking
Alan Herning, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Alan Herning, Australian Bureau of Statistics
, -
Introductory Overview Lecture: Introduction to Issues in the Production of Official Establishment Statistics
Invited
Invited
Statistical Producer Challenges and Help
Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Standardization Leads to Efficiency: Canada’s Integrated Business Statistics Program
Holly O'Byrne, Statistics Canada / Government of Canada
Holly O'Byrne, Statistics Canada / Government of Canada
Mon, Jun 14, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Mon, Jun 14, 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
GS01 - Welcome & Keynote Address
General Session
General Session
Chair(s): Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
Small Data Solving Big Data Biases: Measurement of Social and Economic Outcomes
Roberto Rigobon, MIT Sloan School of Management
Roberto Rigobon, MIT Sloan School of Management
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS01 - The Design of a New Complex Survey for the Very Large Non-Financial Enterprises in the Netherlands: Process, Methods, and Lessons Learned
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
Chair(s): Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
10:35 AM
Toward the New ‘CBS-DNB Finances of Enterprises and Balance of Payments’ Survey
Fred Demollin, Statistics Netherlands
Fred Demollin, Statistics Netherlands
11:00 AM
Questionnaire Communication with Large Non-Financial Enterprises
Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
11:25 AM
Survey Communication for the Newly Developed Business Survey
Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
Discussant(s): Stefan Bender, Deutsche Bundesbank
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS02 - Robust Estimation in the Presence of Influential Units
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): David Haziza, Université de Montréal
Chair(s): David Haziza, Université de Montréal
10:35 AM
Bootstrap Estimation of the Conditional Bias for Measuring Influence in Complex Surveys
Jean-Francois Beaumont, Statistics Canada
Jean-Francois Beaumont, Statistics Canada
11:00 AM
Efficient Multiply Robust Imputation Procedures in the Presence of Influential Units
Sixia Chen, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Sixia Chen, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
11:25 AM
Controlling Representative Outlier Bias of M-Quantile Model-Based Small Area Estimators
Gaia Bertarelli, Department of Economics and Management, University of Pisa, Italy
Gaia Bertarelli, Department of Economics and Management, University of Pisa, Italy
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS03 - Measuring the Impact of Technology on the Economy
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Cathy D Buffington, Census Bureau
Chair(s): Anne Sigda Russell, U.S. Census Bureau
10:35 AM
New Measures of Robot Use in US Manufacturing
Amanda Rosengarth, U.S. Census Bureau
Amanda Rosengarth, U.S. Census Bureau
10:55 AM
Measures of Robotic Expenditures from the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey
Valerie Mastalski, US Census Bureau
Valerie Mastalski, US Census Bureau
11:15 AM
Toward a Digital Economy Satellite Account
Jessica R. Nicholson, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Jessica R. Nicholson, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Discussant(s): Nathan Cruze, NASS; Jay Dixon, Statistics Canada
Mon, Jun 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS04 - Topics in Classification and Frame Development
Contributed Speed
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Juana Sanchez, UCLA
10:35 AM
How a Statistical Office Scrapes and Processes Internet Data
Crt Grahonja, Statistical office of the Republic of Slovenia
Crt Grahonja, Statistical office of the Republic of Slovenia
10:40 AM
Application of Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) for the classification of occupations for establishment surveys
Ng Bin Shen Lucas, Ministry of Manpower
Ng Bin Shen Lucas, Ministry of Manpower
10:45 AM
Predicting the number of freshman and graduates at Universidad Nacional de Rosario using random forest techniques
Diego Marfetan Molina, Universidad Nacional de Rosario
Diego Marfetan Molina, Universidad Nacional de Rosario
10:50 AM
Coverage and field disposition codes from a virtual listing frame of commercial buildings
Katie Lewis, EIA
Katie Lewis, EIA
10:55 AM
2018 CBECS Stratum Misclassification: Issue and Solutions
Frost Hubbard, Westat
Frost Hubbard, Westat
11:00 AM
Establishment base Informal Sector Statistics: An endeavor of measurement from Economic Census 2018 of Nepal
Mahesh Chand Pradhan, Central Bureau of Statistics
Mahesh Chand Pradhan, Central Bureau of Statistics
11:05 AM
Getting it Right: The Accuracy of Sampling Frame Data and Predicting Survey Contact
Julie Pacer, Abt Associates
Julie Pacer, Abt Associates
11:10 AM
Classifying university housing in the 2020 Census of Group Quarters
Alfred "Dave" Tuttle, US Census Bureau
Alfred "Dave" Tuttle, US Census Bureau
Mon, Jun 14, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
IOL Discussion: Establishment Statistics: Collection, Processing, and Measurement
Invited
Invited
Chair(s): Diane Willimack, U.S. Census Bureau
Discussant(s): Gustav Haraldsen, Statistics Norway; Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Steve MacFeely, UNCTAD; Holly O'Byrne, Statistics Canada / Government of Canada; Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands; Peter Van de Ven, OECD
Mon, Jun 14, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS05 - Experiments in Business Surveys: Opportunities and Challenges
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Joseph Sakshaug, Institute for Employment Research / University of Mannheim
Chair(s): Joseph Sakshaug, Institute for Employment Research / University of Mannheim
1:35 PM
Strategies for Embedding Experiments in Establishment Surveys: Examples from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service
Kathy Ott, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Kathy Ott, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:00 PM
Experiments with Recruitment Strategies in a National Establishment Survey
Josh Langeland, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Josh Langeland, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2:25 PM
Methodological Purity Meets Practical Reality in Embedded Business Survey Experiment Design: Experience and Learning from Australia
Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics
2:50 PM
More Information, Less Item Nonresponse? Implementation of a Question Experiment in the IAB Job Vacancy Survey
Benjamin Küfner, Institute for Employment Research (IAB)
Benjamin Küfner, Institute for Employment Research (IAB)
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS06 - Adaptive Cluster Sampling: Methodology and Implementation to Survey Informal Businesses
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Joshua S Wimpey, World Bank
Chair(s): Laura Terese Bechtel, US Census Bureau
1:35 PM
Surveying Informal Businesses Using Adaptive Cluster Sampling
Jorge Rodriguez Meza, World Bank Group
Jorge Rodriguez Meza, World Bank Group
1:55 PM
Challenges and Potential Improvements of Methodology and Practices of ACS
Filip S Jolevski, World Bank
Filip S Jolevski, World Bank
2:15 PM
Practical Implementation of ACS: Tools and Steps
David C Francis, World Bank
David C Francis, World Bank
2:35 PM
Results from the Application of ACS in the Field
Gemechu S Aga, World Bank
Gemechu S Aga, World Bank
2:55 PM
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS07 - Updating Surveys in Response to Stakeholder Feedback: The 2017 Census of Agriculture as a Case Study
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Virginia Harris, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Chair(s): Linda Young, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
1:35 PM
Measuring Women in Agriculture
Heather Ridolfo, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Heather Ridolfo, National Agricultural Statistics Service
1:55 PM
Agile Processing: Modifying the Editing and Imputation Procedures to Quickly Handle Questionnaire Changes to the 2017 Census of Agriculture
Megan Lipke, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Megan Lipke, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:15 PM
Effects of Changes to the 2017 Census of Agriculture Questionnaire on Capture-Recapture Methodology
Darcy Miller, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Darcy Miller, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:35 PM
Adapting a Census Publication Program to Changes to the 2017 Census of Agriculture Questionnaire
Virginia Harris, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Virginia Harris, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Mon, Jun 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS08 - Adventures in Administrative and Alternative Source Data
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Andrew J Dau, USDA/NASS
Chair(s): Joseph L Parsons, USDA/NASS
1:35 PM
In Search of Alternative Data
Jeffrey T Bailey, USDA/NASS
Jeffrey T Bailey, USDA/NASS
1:55 PM
Developing Statistical Frameworks for Administrative Data: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
Tom Tarling, Office for National Statistics
Tom Tarling, Office for National Statistics
2:15 PM
Cruising with Administrative Data as a Co-Pilot: Using Administrative Data in a Screening Survey
Andrew J Dau, USDA/NASS
Andrew J Dau, USDA/NASS
2:35 PM
Improving the Quality of Administrative Data at Their Source: Two Case Studies Applying Cognitive Methods to Developing and Testing Regulatory Forms
Aryn Hernandez, U.S. Census Bureau
Aryn Hernandez, U.S. Census Bureau
2:55 PM
Tax Data: The Backbone to the Modernized Agriculture Program at Statistics Canada
Julie Girard, Statistics Canada
Julie Girard, Statistics Canada
Mon, Jun 14, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
ICES VI Opening Mixer, Sponsored by iNSEE
Networking Event
Networking Event
Tue, Jun 15, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
ICES Continuation Committee Meeting (open to ICES VI attendees)
General Session
General Session
Chair(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Tue, Jun 15, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS09 - Modelling of Time Series Data - Challenges and Applications to Economic Statistics
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Steve Matthews, Statistics Canada
Chair(s): Juana Sanchez, UCLA
9:35 AM
Toward Near Real-Time Economic Indicators Using Time Series Models: Statistics Canada’s Progress to Date
Steve Matthews, Statistics Canada
Steve Matthews, Statistics Canada
10:00 AM
A New Look at Signal Extraction for Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) Survey
Colt Viehdorfer, US Census Bureau
Colt Viehdorfer, US Census Bureau
10:25 AM
Seasonal adjustment of daily and weekly data published in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic
Duncan Elliott, Office for National Statistics
Duncan Elliott, Office for National Statistics
Discussant(s): Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS10 - Much Ado About Nothing: The Problem of Missing Data (And Some Ways to Handle It)
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Rebecca Andridge, The Ohio State University; Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Stephen James Kaputa, US Census Bureau
9:35 AM
Variance estimation under nearest neighbor hot deck imputation for multinomial data: Introducing the Case Study
Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
10:00 AM
Variance Estimation Under Nearest Neighbor Ratio Imputation
Jae-Kwang Kim, Iowa State University
Jae-Kwang Kim, Iowa State University
10:25 AM
Nearest Neighbor Multiple Imputation: Problems and Potential Solutions
Rebecca Andridge, The Ohio State University
Rebecca Andridge, The Ohio State University
Discussant(s): Jill Dever, RTI
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS11 - Measuring Investment in Intangible Assets
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
Chair(s): Steve MacFeely, UNCTAD
9:35 AM
UK Experience of Measuring Intangible Assets
Josh Martin, UK Office for National Statistics
Josh Martin, UK Office for National Statistics
9:55 AM
Designing an Intangible Assets’ Business Survey: The State of the Art
Giulio Perani, ISTAT
Giulio Perani, ISTAT
10:15 AM
Global Value Chains: The Productivity Contribution of Intangible Assets and Participation in Global Value Chains
Ahmed Bounfour, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay
Ahmed Bounfour, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay
Discussant(s): Sanjiv Mahajan, Office for National Statistics, United Kingdom; Peter Van de Ven, OECD
Tue, Jun 15, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CS12 - More Data, Geography, and Reduce Burden? Approaches to Improve Measurement of Goods Movements in the United States
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Berin Linfors, US Census Bureau
Chair(s): Berin Linfors, US Census Bureau
9:35 AM
Development of Commodity Flow Data on CFS Sub-Area
Olivia Brozek, U.S. Census Bureau
Olivia Brozek, U.S. Census Bureau
9:55 AM
Modernizing CFS Collection and Operations with Machine Learning
Christian Moscardi, US Census Bureau
Christian Moscardi, US Census Bureau
10:15 AM
Exploratory Research on Optimization of CFS Sampling Design
Mehdi Hashemipour, US DOT
Mehdi Hashemipour, US DOT
Discussant(s): Julie Parker, Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS13 - Modernization Efforts in Establishment Statistics 1
Contributed Speed
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
11:35 AM
Can we get anything from non-respondents? A pilot test of the third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER-3)
Xabier Irastorza, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
Xabier Irastorza, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
11:40 AM
Exploring Employment Discrimination Data: A First Look into EEO-1 Public Use Microdata File
Justin West, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Justin West, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
11:45 AM
Transition to WEB in the Survey on Consumption of Energy, Fuels and Selected Oil Derivatives
Mihaela Nemec, Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
Mihaela Nemec, Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
11:50 AM
The Path to a 21st Century Data Collection: The Modernization of the Employer Information EEO-1 Survey
Margaret Noonan, EEOC
Margaret Noonan, EEOC
11:55 AM
A new sampling design for the Swiss Earnings Structure Survey
Lionel Qualité, Swiss Federal Statistical Office
Lionel Qualité, Swiss Federal Statistical Office
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS14 - Topics in the Collection, Production, and Estimation of Short Term and other Business Statistics
Contributed Speed
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Daniel Assoulin, BFS
11:35 AM
A Better Benchmark Process for the US Current Employment Statistics Survey
Kenneth W Robertson, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kenneth W Robertson, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
11:40 AM
What Do the Business Tendency Surveys Measure, and What Is Their Information Content?
Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
11:45 AM
Adaptation of Winsorization to weight share method
Arnaud Fizzala, INSEE
Arnaud Fizzala, INSEE
11:50 AM
11:55 AM
Small Area Estimation for the Job Statistics, an example of innovative experimental statistics from SFSO
Daniel Kilchmann, Swiss Federal Statistical Office
Daniel Kilchmann, Swiss Federal Statistical Office
12:00 PM
Business Response Survey to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Emily Thomas, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Emily Thomas, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
12:05 PM
Data integration: the evolution of use of administrative data in business statistics
Colin Hanley, Central Statistics Office Ireland
Colin Hanley, Central Statistics Office Ireland
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS15 - Treatments for Nonresponse: Imputation, Weighting, and Other Models
Contributed Speed
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Rebecca Andridge, The Ohio State University
11:35 AM
Variance estimation of calibration estimators under nonresponse in survey sampling
Per Gösta Andersson, Stockhom University
Per Gösta Andersson, Stockhom University
11:40 AM
Weighting for Nonresponding Institutions in a Two-Stage Probability Proportional to Size Sampling Design when Measure of Size Is Estimated
Amang S. Sukasih, RTI International
Amang S. Sukasih, RTI International
11:45 AM
An expression for bias in an estimate of the change in the presence of non-ignorable nonresponse
Dan Hedlin, Stockholm University
Dan Hedlin, Stockholm University
11:50 AM
Stratified Multiple Imputation Estimation for Complex Business Surveys
Juana Sanchez, UCLA
Juana Sanchez, UCLA
11:55 AM
Balanced Imputation for Swiss Cheese Nonresponse
Esther Eustache, University of Neuchatel
Esther Eustache, University of Neuchatel
12:00 PM
An evaluation of some Imputation Methods on the Annual Survey of Commerce’s companies’ Revenue
João Carlos Silva Rodrigues, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE)
João Carlos Silva Rodrigues, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE)
Tue, Jun 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CS16 - Understanding, Assessing, and Transitioning to Mixed Mode Collections
Contributed Speed
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
11:35 AM
Lessons Learned in a National Survey of Robotics Use Among U.S. Manufacturing Companies
Holly Hagerty, NORC at the University of Chicago
Holly Hagerty, NORC at the University of Chicago
11:40 AM
The path of least resistance: Changing mode to boost response rates in an establishment survey
Maura Spiegelman, U.S. Department of Education
Maura Spiegelman, U.S. Department of Education
11:45 AM
Library Data in the United States
Marisa Pelczar, Institute of Museum and Library Services
Marisa Pelczar, Institute of Museum and Library Services
11:50 AM
Experiences with sequential mixed-mode interviewing in ESENER-3, a cross-national establishment survey on health and safety at work
Arnold Riedmann, Kantar
Arnold Riedmann, Kantar
11:55 AM
Mixed-mode experiment in the IAB Establishment panel
Marieke Volkert, IAB
Marieke Volkert, IAB
12:00 PM
Differences in response patterns between telephone and push-to-web administration of a cross-national survey of establishments
Gijs van Houten, Eurofound
Gijs van Houten, Eurofound
12:05 PM
Transitioning to a Mixed-Mode Data Collection: Questionnaire Considerations and Data Quality Impacts
Joelle Davis Michaels, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Joelle Davis Michaels, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Tue, Jun 15, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
IOL Discussion: Sampling and Estimation for Establishment Statistics
Invited
Invited
Chair(s): Daniell Toth, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Discussant(s): Jill Dever, RTI; Scott Holan, US Census Bureau/ University of Missouri; Dan Liao, RTI; Alina Matei, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton; Yves Tillé, University of Neuchatel; Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Tue, Jun 15, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS17 - Panel: Producing official statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Chair(s): Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
2:35 PM
Producing Official Statistics During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nadim Ahmad, OECD; Duncan Elliott, Office for National Statistics; Corinna Konig, Institute for Employment Research; Dane Mead, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Luisa Ryan, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Joseph Sakshaug, Institute for Employment Research / University of Mannheim; Marieke Volkert, IAB
Nadim Ahmad, OECD; Duncan Elliott, Office for National Statistics; Corinna Konig, Institute for Employment Research; Dane Mead, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Luisa Ryan, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Joseph Sakshaug, Institute for Employment Research / University of Mannheim; Marieke Volkert, IAB
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS18 - Integrating Administrative Data Into Business Statistics
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Nicholas Cox, Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ)
Chair(s): Steve Matthews, Statistics Canada
2:35 PM
Integrating Alternative and Administrative Data Into the Monthly Business Statistics: Some Applications from Statistics Canada
Marie-Claude Duval, Statistics Canada
Marie-Claude Duval, Statistics Canada
3:00 PM
Integrating Administrative Data Into Business Statistics
Gemma Rabaiotti, Office for National Statistics
Gemma Rabaiotti, Office for National Statistics
3:25 PM
Establishment of a Standardized Design in the Production of Economic Statistics: The Stats NZ Experience
Nicholas Cox, Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ)
Nicholas Cox, Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ)
Discussant(s): Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS19 - Research, Development, and Evaluation of Survey Communication Materials
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Kari Klinedinst, US Census Bureau
Chair(s): Kari Klinedinst, US Census Bureau
2:35 PM
Developing a web portal for reporting businesses
Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
Leanne Houben, Statistics Netherlands
2:55 PM
Communicating with Businesses Through the Altinn Portal
Bente Hole, Statistics Norway
Bente Hole, Statistics Norway
3:15 PM
A Creative Approach to Promoting Survey Response
Charles F. Brady, US Census Bureau
Charles F. Brady, US Census Bureau
3:35 PM
Building Capability in Business Data Collection Methodology
Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Tanya M Price, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Tue, Jun 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
CS20 - Balancing Response Burden and Data Quality
Contributed Speed
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Denise A. Abreu, National Agricultural Statistics Service
2:35 PM
Evaluating the Impact of Enrollment Nonresponse on an Establishment Panel Survey
John Dixon, Bureau of Labor Statistics
John Dixon, Bureau of Labor Statistics
2:40 PM
Improving Data Quality and Reducing Respondent Burden of the U.S. Public Libraries Survey
Marisa Pelczar, Institute of Museum and Library Services
Marisa Pelczar, Institute of Museum and Library Services
2:45 PM
Impact of Instant Feedback on Data Quality Follow Up
Scott Ginder, RTI International
Scott Ginder, RTI International
2:50 PM
Getting Beyond the Front Office is Half the Battle: Multiple Levels of Incentives in a Two-Stage School Establishment Survey
Allison Zotti, U.S. Census Bureau
Allison Zotti, U.S. Census Bureau
2:55 PM
Developing best practices of managing response burden and data quality for law enforcement agency surveys
Y. Patrick Hsieh, RTI International
Y. Patrick Hsieh, RTI International
3:00 PM
The Effects of Interview Length and Rest Period on Response In Establishment Surveys
Joseph Rodhouse, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Joseph Rodhouse, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Tue, Jun 15, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Birds of a Feather Discussions
Networking Event
Networking Event
Discussion Room Topics to Include:
Developing Communication Materials and Strategies for Business Surveys
Establishment Survey Experiments
Machine Learning and Autocoders for Survey Outcomes
Wed, Jun 16, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Wed, Jun 16, 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
GS02 - Waksberg Address
General Session
General Session
Organizer(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Chair(s): Jean-Francois Beaumont, Statistics Canada
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS21 - Response Burden Management: Toward Burden Reduction Noticeable by Businesses
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Deirdre Giesen, Statistics Netherlands
Chair(s): Anita Vaasen-Otten, Statistics Netherlands
10:35 AM
Beyond Managing Response Burden
Johan Erikson, Statistics Sweden
Johan Erikson, Statistics Sweden
11:00 AM
Managing Response Burden in Business Surveys and Minimizing Its Negative Perception by Respondents
Paulo Saraiva dos Santos, Statistics Portugal
Paulo Saraiva dos Santos, Statistics Portugal
11:25 AM
Response Burden Reduction More Noticeable for Businesses in the Netherlands
Deirdre Giesen, Statistics Netherlands
Deirdre Giesen, Statistics Netherlands
11:50 AM
Discussant
Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
Discussant(s): Mojca Bavdaz, University of Ljubljana
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS22 - Producing Synthetic Microdata with 'High' Utility and 'Low' Disclosure Risk
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
10:35 AM
Synthetic Microdata for Establishment Surveys Under Informative Sampling
Jörg Drechsler, Institute for Employment Research, Germany
Jörg Drechsler, Institute for Employment Research, Germany
11:00 AM
Risk-Efficient Bayesian Data Synthesis for Privacy Protection
Jingchen (Monika) Hu, Vassar College
Jingchen (Monika) Hu, Vassar College
11:25 AM
Validating Outcomes from Synthetic Data: Results from a Multi-Year Implementation
Lars Vilhuber, Cornell University
Lars Vilhuber, Cornell University
Discussant(s): Tom Krenzke, Westat
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS23 - Dealing with Missing and Erroneous Data in Establishment Statistics
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Benjamin Reist, NASA
Chair(s): Nicole Czaplicki, U.S. Census Bureau
10:35 AM
Using Multiple Imputation to Mitigate a Sample Reduction
Tara Murphy, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Tara Murphy, National Agricultural Statistics Service
10:55 AM
Clean, Rinse, Repeat: Student Perceptions of Dirty Data
Elizabeth Keiffer, University of Arkansas
Elizabeth Keiffer, University of Arkansas
11:15 AM
Imputation Strategies for Establishment Surveys Using Random Forest Models
Tyler Wilson, USDA, NASS
Tyler Wilson, USDA, NASS
11:35 AM
The Impact of Persistent Measurement Error on Survey Estimates
Chin-Fang Weng, U.S. Census Bureau
Chin-Fang Weng, U.S. Census Bureau
Wed, Jun 16, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS24 - Leveraging Machine Learning to Improve Economic Surveys and Programs
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Anne Sigda Russell, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Michael D. Larsen, Saint Michael’s College
10:35 AM
Integrating Machine Learning in the ACES Survey Instrument
Valerie Mastalski, US Census Bureau
Valerie Mastalski, US Census Bureau
10:55 AM
Industry Classification Using Machine Learning: An Application to the Economic Census
Anne Sigda Russell, U.S. Census Bureau
Anne Sigda Russell, U.S. Census Bureau
11:15 AM
Automating the Extraction of Health Care Provision Data from Standardized Insurance Plan PDF Documents
Brandon Kopp, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Brandon Kopp, Bureau of Labor Statistics
11:35 AM
A Smart Instrument NAPCS Classification Tool for the Economic Census (SIN-CT)
A.J. Goldsman, US Census Bureau
A.J. Goldsman, US Census Bureau
Wed, Jun 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
IOL Discussion: Secondary Data Sources, Data Integration & Matching
Invited
Invited
Chair(s): Paul Anthony Smith, University of Southampton
Discussant(s): Stefan Bender, Deutsche Bundesbank; Alan Herning, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Michael D. Larsen, Saint Michael’s College; Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics; Sofia Olhede, University College London; Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Wed, Jun 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Software Demonstrations
Software Demo
Software Demo
Survey Data Imputation and Analysis Using SAS/STAT®
Pushpal Mukhopadhyay, SAS
Pushpal Mukhopadhyay, SAS
Survey data analysis using Stata
Isabel Canette, StataCorp LLC; Kristin MacDonald, StataCorp LLC; Yulia Marchenko, StataCorp LLC
Isabel Canette, StataCorp LLC; Kristin MacDonald, StataCorp LLC; Yulia Marchenko, StataCorp LLC
R package: rpms, Recusive Partitioning for Modeling Survey Data
Daniell Toth, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daniell Toth, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wed, Jun 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS25 - The Future of Establishment Surveys Is Easy as ABC: AI, Big Data, Cutting-Edge Survey Design
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
Chair(s): Danni Lewis, Office for National Statistics
1:35 PM
AI Models in Survey Estimation
Kelly McConville, Reed College
Kelly McConville, Reed College
2:00 PM
Methods for Estimating the Quality of Multisource Statistics
Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Arnout Van Delden, Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
2:25 PM
Smarter Designs, Not Just Alternative
Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
Discussant(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS26 - Advanced Imputation Techniques for Handling Missing Data
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Sixia Chen, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Chair(s): Sixia Chen, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1:35 PM
On the Missing Data Analysis with High-Dimensional Data
Chao Xu, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Chao Xu, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
1:55 PM
Why, When, and How to Weight When Imputing
Phillip S Kott, RTI International
Phillip S Kott, RTI International
2:15 PM
Estimation for nonignorable missing responses or covariates using semi-parametric quantile regression imputation and a parametric response probability model
Emily Berg, Iowa State University
Emily Berg, Iowa State University
2:35 PM
Bayesian Jackknife Empirical Likelihood Based Inference for Missing Data and Causal Inference Problems
Yichuan Zhao, Georgia State University
Yichuan Zhao, Georgia State University
Discussant(s): Don Jang, NORC
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS27 - Statistical Confidentiality and Establishment Surveys: Challenges and Solutions to Improving Data Utility
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Tom Krenzke, Westat
Chair(s): Daniell Toth, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
1:35 PM
Construction of a Feasible, Complete Table from a Published Table with Suppressions
Bei Wang, Census Bureau
Bei Wang, Census Bureau
1:55 PM
Modernizing EIA’s Cell Suppression Software Used in Disclosure Limitation
David Kinyon, U.S. Energy Information Administration
David Kinyon, U.S. Energy Information Administration
2:15 PM
A Proposed 'Bottom-Up' Differential Privacy Approach for Disclosure Prevention in Data Query Tool
Jianzhu Li, Westat
Jianzhu Li, Westat
2:35 PM
Data Protection Toolkit’s Playbook as Demonstrated Through the PIAAC Prison Study
Tom Krenzke, Westat
Tom Krenzke, Westat
2:55 PM
Improving Access to Statistics Canada Business Data
Steven Keir Thomas, Statistics Canada
Steven Keir Thomas, Statistics Canada
Wed, Jun 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS28 - Minimizing Revisions for a Monthly Indicator
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Laura Terese Bechtel, US Census Bureau
Chair(s): Scott Holan, US Census Bureau/ University of Missouri
1:35 PM
Evaluating the Link-Relative Estimator Used by a Monthly Economic Indicator Survey
Laura Terese Bechtel, US Census Bureau
Laura Terese Bechtel, US Census Bureau
1:55 PM
Identifying High-Priority Units for Analyst Imputation in a Monthly Economic Indicator Survey
Nicole Czaplicki, U.S. Census Bureau
Nicole Czaplicki, U.S. Census Bureau
2:15 PM
Imputation Models for a Monthly Economic Indicator Survey with Seasonal Data and Low Unit Response
Stephen James Kaputa, US Census Bureau
Stephen James Kaputa, US Census Bureau
2:35 PM
Nowcasting Versus Advanced Surveys for Estimating Austrian Principal Economic Indicators
Markus Froehlich, Statistics Austria
Markus Froehlich, Statistics Austria
Discussant(s): Scott A. Scheleur, U.S. Census Bureau
Wed, Jun 16, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Birds of a Feather Discussions
Networking Event
Networking Event
Discussion Room Topics to Include:
Data Integration Issues and Estimating Quality of Estimates Based on Combined Data
Data Privacy and Confidentiality
Pre-testing Data Collection Instruments with Businesses
Thu, Jun 17, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Coffee Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Thu, Jun 17, 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
GS03 - Keynote Address and Closing Ceremony
General Session
General Session
Chair(s): Katherine Jenny Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS29 - Measuring Global Production
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Tihomira Dimova, United Nations; Rami Peltola, United Nations
Chair(s): Erich Strassner, Bureau of Economic Analysis
10:35 AM
Multinational Profit Shifting and Measures Throughout Economic Accounts
Dylan Rassier, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Dylan Rassier, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
11:00 AM
Systematic Approach to Addressing MNEs and the Impact on National Processes
Fred Demollin, Statistics Netherlands
Fred Demollin, Statistics Netherlands
11:25 AM
Finnish Experience in Measuring Global Production and Guidance on Sharing of Economic Data
Timo Koskimäki, Statistics Finland
Timo Koskimäki, Statistics Finland
Discussant(s): Sanjiv Mahajan, Office for National Statistics, United Kingdom
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS30 - Machine Learning in the Production of Official Economic Statistics
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
Chair(s): Wesley Yung, Statistics Canada
10:35 AM
Machine Learning for Classification, Imputation, and Outlier Detection in German Establishment Statistics
Florian Dumpert, Federal Statistical Office of Germany
Florian Dumpert, Federal Statistical Office of Germany
11:00 AM
Coding Text Survey Responses Using Machine Learning: 5 Years In
Alexander Measure, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Alexander Measure, Bureau of Labor Statistics
11:25 AM
Imputation Through Machine Learning Procedures: An Empirical Comparison
David Haziza, Université de Montréal
David Haziza, Université de Montréal
Discussant(s): Gary Christopher Brown, Office for National Statistics, UK
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS31 - Integrating Survey and Non-Survey Data
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Barbara Rater, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
Chair(s): Barbara Rater, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
10:35 AM
Using Alternative Data Sources in United States Census Bureau Retail Data Products
Rebecca J. Hutchinson, US Census Bureau
Rebecca J. Hutchinson, US Census Bureau
11:05 AM
Improving Agricultural Estimates While Reducing Respondent Burden
Linda Young, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Linda Young, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Discussant(s): Wendy Martinez, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Thu, Jun 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CS32 - Panel: The importance of the Statistical Business Register
Invited
Invited
Organizer(s): Egon Gerards, Statistics Netherlands
Chair(s): Jacqui Jones, Australian Bureau of Statistics
10:35 AM
Statistical Business Registers for Establishment Statistics
Willem Erasmus, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Imam Machdi, BPS - Statistics Indonesia; Erica Marquette, US Census Bureau
Willem Erasmus, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Imam Machdi, BPS - Statistics Indonesia; Erica Marquette, US Census Bureau
Thu, Jun 17, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Software Demonstrations
Software Demo
Software Demo
mase, an R package for Model-Assisted Survey Estimation
Kelly McConville, Reed College
Kelly McConville, Reed College
SUDAAN: the WTADJUST and WTADJX procedures
Phillip S Kott, RTI International
Phillip S Kott, RTI International
Cantabular: a framework of tools for the protection & publication of statistics: The Sensible Code Company
Mike Thompson, The Sensible Code Company
Mike Thompson, The Sensible Code Company
Thu, Jun 17, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lounge
Networking Event
Networking Event
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS33 - Creative Approaches to Questionnaire Development and Pretesting
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Diane Willimack, U.S. Census Bureau
Chair(s): Ger Snijkers, Statistics Netherlands
1:35 PM
Using Multi-Method Testing to Improve Reporting of Complicated Constructs in Multiple Data Collection Modes
Heather Ridolfo, National Agricultural Statistics Service
Heather Ridolfo, National Agricultural Statistics Service
1:55 PM
Adapting Qualitative Research Techniques to Pretest Emerging Economic Topics
Amy Anderson Riemer, U.S. Census Bureau
Amy Anderson Riemer, U.S. Census Bureau
2:15 PM
Resurrecting a Survey After 20 Years of Dormancy
Rebecca L. Morrison, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
Rebecca L. Morrison, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
2:35 PM
Expanding Record-Keeping Study Methodology to Assess Structure and Availability of Data in Business Records
Melissa Cidade, U.S. Census Bureau
Melissa Cidade, U.S. Census Bureau
Discussant(s): Danna Moore, Washington State University
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS34 - Cost and Acceptance of Cash, Cards, and Innovations for Retail Payments: Results from Central Banks Around the World
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Gradon Nicholls, Bank of Canada
Chair(s): Angelika Welte, Bank of Canada
1:35 PM
Payment Acceptance Trends Among Small Merchants in Canada
Gradon Nicholls, Bank of Canada
Gradon Nicholls, Bank of Canada
1:55 PM
The Costs of Payment Methods in the Retail Sector
Johana Kimmerl, Deutsche Bundesbank
Johana Kimmerl, Deutsche Bundesbank
2:15 PM
When Will Swedish Retailers Stop Accepting Cash?
Björn Segendorf, Sveriges Riksbank
Björn Segendorf, Sveriges Riksbank
2:35 PM
Measuring the Distribution of Payments Fraud in a Survey of Banks: What Factors Influence Fraud Rates?
Geoffrey Richard Gerdes, Federal Reserve Board
Geoffrey Richard Gerdes, Federal Reserve Board
2:55 PM
The World Bank Practical Guide for Measuring Retail Payment Costs
Holti Banka, World Bank Group
Holti Banka, World Bank Group
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS35 - The Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS): Monitoring Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment in the United States
Topic Contributed
Topic Contributed
Organizer(s): Herman A Alvarado, SAMHSA
Chair(s): Aryn Hernandez, U.S. Census Bureau
1:35 PM
Overview of BHSIS and the Use of Secondary Sources to Supplement Listing Frame
Herman A Alvarado, SAMHSA
Herman A Alvarado, SAMHSA
1:55 PM
Linking Facility-Level and Client-Level Substance Use Survey Data: A Cautionary Tale
Kenona Southwell, Eagle Technologies
Kenona Southwell, Eagle Technologies
2:15 PM
Enhancements to Behavioral Health Establishment Surveys to Reduce Respondent Burden
Matt S Potts, Mathematica
Matt S Potts, Mathematica
2:35 PM
The Use of Experiments to Improve Responses in Behavioral Health Establishment Surveys
Karen A CyBulski, Mathematica
Karen A CyBulski, Mathematica
2:55 PM
The 'Venting' Question: How Open-Ended Comments Can Be Used to Improve Establishment Surveys
Larry M Vittoriano, Mathematica
Larry M Vittoriano, Mathematica
Thu, Jun 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CS36 - Modernization Efforts in Establishment Statistics 2
Contributed Speed
Contributed Speed
Chair(s): Samson Adeshiyan, Energy Information Administration
1:35 PM
Score-Matching Representative Approach for Big Data Analysis and Its Extension
Keren Li, Northwestern University
Keren Li, Northwestern University
1:40 PM
Explicit Parameterizations for Linking Establishments and Entities under Sparse Classifications
Yves Thibaudeau, Census Bureau Center for Statistical Research and Methodology
Yves Thibaudeau, Census Bureau Center for Statistical Research and Methodology
1:50 PM
Demonstration of the National Hospital Care Survey: Inpatient and Emergency Department Encounters for Congestive Heart Failure, 2016
Donielle White, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC
Donielle White, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC
1:55 PM
“Crowd-sourcing” Information About Missing Frame Units
Scott Ginder, RTI International
Scott Ginder, RTI International
2:00 PM
Strategies for Ensuring the Accuracy and Completeness of an Establishment Frame
Susan Brumbaugh, RTI International
Susan Brumbaugh, RTI International
2:05 PM
Towards Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Transparency in Establishment Surveys
Daniel W Gillman, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daniel W Gillman, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Thu, Jun 17, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
ICES VI Trivia Night: Brought to You with Support From RTI, SRMS, and ESRI
Networking Event
Networking Event