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Gemini Project Overview. Adam Safir Division of Consumer Expenditure Surveys December 2010. Presentation Overview. Project overview Motivation for redesign Project tasks Activities to date Upcoming activities Ongoing research. Gemini Project Overview. Mission
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Gemini Project Overview Adam Safir Division of Consumer Expenditure Surveys December 2010
Presentation Overview • Project overview • Motivation for redesign • Project tasks • Activities to date • Upcoming activities • Ongoing research
Gemini ProjectOverview Mission • Improve data quality through a verifiable reduction in measurement error, with a particular focus on under-reporting. Objective • Develop a detailed research plan for implementing a redesign of the CE surveys, including piloting, evaluation, and transition.
Motivation for Redesign • Same basic design for past 30 years • Evidence of measurement error • Technological advances • Need for more flexibility
Overview of Project Tasks • Produce database of CE research • Refine data requirements and priorities • Define data quality for CE • Sponsor internal and external events for information gathering and expert review
Overview of Project Tasks • Conduct research • Assess user impact of design alternatives • Recommend a survey redesign • Propose a transition roadmap
Project Website http://www.bls.gov/cex/geminimaterials.htm Information available on: • Gemini overview • Gemini events • Gemini presentations • CE survey methods research • CE methods and survey forms • Other redesign related events and studies
Contact Information Adam Safir safir.adam@bls.gov