Category Archives: Measuring America

Personal Lessons From The 2010 Census

Posted on June 16, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves I’m finding myself looking back over the experience of the 2010 Census and drawing some lessons learned. If we’re smart as an organization, we’ll build the 2020 Census planning effort with these in mind. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Census, Internet Surveys, Measuring America, Non-response Follow Up, Partnerships | 7 Comments

“Designed Data” and “Organic Data”

Posted on May 31, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves What’s the difference between “data” and “information?” We’re entering a world where data will be the cheapest commodity around, simply because the society has created systems that automatically track transactions of all sorts. For example, … Continue reading →

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Addressing Concerns about 2010 Population Counts

Posted on May 16, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves With the completion of each census, as local officials examine the just-delivered population counts, many are disappointed. They are totally focused on strengthening and building their communities, and many view the size of the population … Continue reading →

Posted in Measuring America, Quality Assurance | 7 Comments

The Future of the US Advertising Industry

Posted on March 21, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves I just got back from speaking to the American Association of Advertising Agencies conference. Like many industry groups they are filled with conversation about challenges facing their field. Much of the early session discussion was … Continue reading →

Posted in Measuring America, Overview | 8 Comments

Comparing the Official Census Counts to Other Ways of Estimating the Population Size

Posted on February 7, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves As I mentioned in an earlier post, “Demographic Analysis” And The Census, one method of measuring the size of the US population relies on historical birth registration, death registration, as well as estimates of in-migration … Continue reading →