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Title
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! Taking the Census: What Have We Learned? Where Are we Going?
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Date / Time / Room
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Sponsor
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Type
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08/12/2002
2:00 PM -
3:50 PM
Room: H-Sutton Parlor South
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Section on Government Statistics*, Section on Survey Research Methods*, Social Statistics Section*
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Invited
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Organizer:
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Andrew A. White, National Academy of Sciences
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Chair:
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Andrew A. White, National Academy of Sciences
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Discussant:
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Floor Discussion
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3:45 PM
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Description
The National Academy of Sciences, through its Committee on National Statistics, has convened a number of expert panels to study decennial census issues and methodology over the past three censuses. Two current panels, one charged to evaluate the 2000 census and one charged to recommend strategy and methods for 2010 will release important findings in time for the 2002 JSM meetings. The country will be in the midst of recalibrating an enormous number of estimates, formulae, and predictions based on recently released 2000 census figures. The 2000 census methodology is surrounded by enormous political controversy, and the early planning for 2010 is critical if we as a nation are to continue to improve the performance of our census taking. The panelists will present summaries of their work and interpretations. This session will have a broad appeal and draw good attendance, as it will deal with the findings of leading expert's who have followed census matters over their careers.
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