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American Community Survey: Group Quarters and Data Comparisons

American Community Survey: Group Quarters and Data Comparisons. Susan Schechter Chief, American Community Survey Office SDC/BIDC and FSCPE Joint Session March 26, 2007. 2006 ACS GQ Data Collection. Two levels of sampling/data collection: GQ facilities and individual residents

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American Community Survey: Group Quarters and Data Comparisons

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  1. American Community Survey: Group Quarters and Data Comparisons Susan Schechter Chief, American Community Survey Office SDC/BIDC and FSCPE Joint Session March 26, 2007

  2. 2006 ACS GQ Data Collection • Two levels of sampling/data collection: • GQ facilities and individual residents • Utilization of an automated instrument for facility data collection • Utilization of paper questionnaires for person data collection • Preliminary response rate for 2006: • in high 90s at both levels

  3. 2006 ACS GQ Collection of Person Data

  4. Reasons for Non-Interview in 2006 • Type A – Unable to locate, refusal by GQ or residents, or other access problems • # of cases are included in response rate calculation • Type C – GQ no longer exists, GQ converted to housing units, no residents in GQ during survey period, GQ out of scope, or unoccupied sample bed • # of cases are excluded from response rate calculation

  5. Operational Lessons Learned • Having a current, accurate address list is critical • Reaching out to GQ administrators is necessary • Communicating the mandatory nature of the data collection is essential

  6. Challenges and Tools • Challenges • Updating and maintaining current sample information • Gaining continuous GQ cooperation at both the facility and resident level • Tools • Updating GQ database for sampling • Letters of support • Developing information packets

  7. Plans for 2007 Release of 2006 ACS GQ Data • Total population in tables when appropriate • GQ profiles for selected characteristics for the nation and some states • GQ profiles by 7 major GQ types nationally

  8. Lessons Learned for Data Release • Develop materials to ensure consistency among HQ staff • Information easily accessible on web site • Develop guidelines for item and table comparability

  9. Contact Information • Susan.Schechter.Bortner@census.gov • U.S. Census Bureau • 301-763-8950

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