JSM Preliminary Online Program
This is the preliminary program for the 2008 Joint Statistical Meetings in Denver, Colorado.

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Legend: = Applied Session, = Theme Session, = Presenter
Colorado Convention Center = “CC”, Hyatt = “HY”

217 Applied Session Theme Session Tue, 8/5/08, 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM CC-605
Accurate Elections: The Role of Statisticians - Invited - Papers
Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee, Section on Survey Research Methods, Social Statistics Section, Chance
Organizer(s): David A. Marker, Westat, Inc.
Chair(s): Robert Santos, The Urban Institute
    8:35 AM   Designing an Audit System To Increase Voter Confidence in ElectionsMichael W. Traugott, The University of Michigan
    9:00 AM   Engaging the Unengaged Voter: Vote Centers and Voter Turnout — Robert M. Stein, Rice University; Greg Vonnahme, Rice University
    9:25 AM   Measuring Voting System Failures: Survey Evidence of the Frequency of Voting Problems in the 2006 and 2008 U.S. ElectionStephen Ansolabehere, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Charles H. Stewart, III, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
     9:50 AM   Disc: Arlene S. Ash, Boston University
     10:10 AM   Floor Discussion
 

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