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Our researchers explore innovative ways to conduct surveys, increase respondent participation, reduce costs, and improve accuracy. They analyze the data we collect and uncover trends that give us a deeper understanding of our complex society.
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Administrative RecordsView information on Administrative Records for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Behavioral Science MethodsThe Center for Survey Measurement (CSM) conducts research on questionnaire design and evaluation.
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Big DataLearn how the U.S. Census Bureau is using new types of data and analysis to improve and strengthen our statistics.
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Data ScienceView information on Data Science for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Disclosure AvoidanceLearn more about areas of statistical disclosure control, confidentiality, and disclosure limitation.
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Federal Statistical Research Data CentersThe Federal Statistical System Research Data Centers are partnerships between federal statistical agencies and leading research institutions.
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General Economic ResearchView information on General Economic Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Mortality Disparities in American Communities (MDAC)Research database on 2008 American Community Survey respondents and a follow-up of mortality outcomes through 2015.
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ParadataView information on Paradata for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Restricted-Use DataAccess to confidential data is available to qualified research projects.
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Statistical ResearchCSRM conducts research on statistical design, modeling, and analysis methods for the Census Bureau's data collection, analysis, and dissemination programs.
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Time Series and Seasonal AdjustmentSeasonal adjustment is the estimation of the seasonal component, followed by their removal from the time series.
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Coverage of Prisons and Detention Facilities in the 2020 CensusCensuses of prisons and detention facilities from the Department of Justice were used to assess the coverage of those facilities in the 2020 Census.
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Data Collection Quality Improvement (DCQI) at the Census BureauExplorations of internet self-response and the use of auxiliary information to address high nonresponse and data collection costs in surveys.
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The Role of R&D Factors in Economic GrowthThis paper studies factor usage in the R&D sector and concludes that most growth can be attributed to the growth of non-labor inputs.
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1990 Census Net Undercount and Undercount RatesIn 1990 we estimated the number of people not counted by conducting a post-enumeration survey separately from the Census and comparing the findings.
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BDS Firm & Establishment Characteristics Data TablesThe BDS uses longitudinal information on firms and establishments to generate measures of business dynamics and job flows.
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Tables Useful for Testing Tabular SDC ProgramsView and download tables useful for testing Tabular Statistical Disclosure Control programs.
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Disclosure Avoidance and the Supplemental DHC: How PHSafe WorksThis brief describes how differential privacy works and how it is applied to the 2020 Census Supplemental DHC File.
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Center for Economic Studies Research Report: 2023The annual report of the Center for Economic Studies, 2023.
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Disclosure Avoidance for the DHC and Guidance for Data UsersThis brief describes how differential privacy works and how it is applied to the 2020 Census DHC.
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