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Census Bureau Seeks Comments from Data Users for ACS Program Review
In December 2010, the American Community Survey program reached an important milestone with the release of its first set of five-year estimates, providing detailed statistics for even the smallest communities. With this achievement, the Bureau is taking a step back to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the ACS program to ensure that it is meeting the needs of data users as effectively and efficiently as possible. The Director of the Census Bureau and the ACS team would like to get input from stakeholders on four ACS program components:
- Communications and Stakeholder Management Review: feedback on engagement and outreach strategies with stakeholders
- Methodological Review: input on the current ACS survey design and methods, as well as potential alternatives to improve the quality of the ACS data
- Research and Evaluation Review: thoughts on language tools and testing of translations as well as targeted messaging (as methods to improve mail responses)
- Data Products Review: input on ACS data products and their uses as well as related feasibility of not producing or reducing three-year or other data products
Although the deadline for feedback has officially passed, interested parties are welcome to submit their comments to Cheryl V. Chambers, Chief, Communication Management and Support Branch, American Community Survey Office.
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Census Bureau Pushes Online Survey Response Option
The Census Bureau plans to take a big step into the world of digital data collection starting in January, offering more than 3 million households that receive the American Community Survey each year the option to respond online for the first time. The agency has proposed that all households sent the American Community Survey (ACS) be asked to respond online, and that they only receive a paper questionnaire if they do not respond within about two weeks. The Census Bureau’s proposal requires approval of the Office of Management and Budget, which already authorized several rounds of testing. Learn more here.
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Notable Data Publications
Each week, the APDU Data Update identifies recent statistical data releases of interest to APDU members.
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Calls for Comment
APDU maintains a list of open calls for comment on proposed federal data collections. We periodically alert APDU members to newly added calls for comment. Over the last several weeks, calls for comment on the following proposed data collections were published in the Federal Register (with due date):
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Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
- Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C) 12 CFR Part 1003 (May 30, 2012)
Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property With Foreign Persons (July 2, 2012)
Institute of Education Sciences
- Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study 2008/12 Full Scale (June 1, 2012)
National Agricultural Statistics Service
- Field Crops Production (May 31, 2012)
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Public Meeting:
Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory Committee
May 11, 2012
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Bureau of Economic Analysis
1441 L St., NW
Washington, DC
This meeting will address ways in which the national economic accounts can be presented more effectively for current economic analysis and recent statistical developments in national accounting. Because of security procedures, anyone planning to attend the meeting must contact Gianna Marrone of BEA at (202) 606–9633 in advance. Learn more here.
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Public Meeting:
Data Users Advisory Committee
Bureau of Labor Statistics
May 17, 2012
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Postal Square Building
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
The Committee provides advice to the Bureau of Labor Statistics from the points of view of data users from various sectors of the U.S. economy, including the labor, business, research, academic, and government communities, on technical matters related to the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of the Bureau’s statistics, on its published reports, and on the broader aspects of its overall mission and function. The meeting is open to the public. Any questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Kathy Mele, Data Users Advisory Committee, at (202) 691–6102. Learn more here.
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Conference:
NCES 2012 Summer Forum and 25th Annual STATS-DC 2012 Data Conference
July 9-13, 2012
Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
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The Summer Data Conference is an opportunity for professional networking, updates on federal and national activities affecting data collection and reporting, and information about the best new approaches in collecting, reporting, and using education statistics. The Summer Data Conference will include training and business meetings for state CCD and EDFacts data coordinators. In addition, NCES postsecondary education experts will provide sessions that increase your knowledge of postsecondary data environments and data systems such as IPEDS. There will also be a range of informative sessions targeted toward interests in Common Core of Data, Common Education Data Standards, data collection, data management, data privacy, data dissemination, data linking beyond K-12, data standards, data quality, data usage, growth models, education research, school finance, and Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems. Learn more here.
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Conference:
2012 National Conference on Health Statistics
August 6–8, 2012
Renaissance Washington DC
999 Ninth Street, NW
Washington, DC
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The 2012 Conference will emphasize current NCHS data activities and their relationship to today’s key health issues. Through presentations, interactive workshops, and other innovative approaches, the Conference aims to further attendees’ understanding of the importance and relevance of public health data. Learn more here.
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