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... The panel also applauds the scope of evaluations and experiments currently under way to evaluate the 2000 census and inform future census efforts. In particular, the panel looks forward to the development of the Master Trace Sample a compilation of major census databases for a systematic sample of addresses- because it will not only permit highly detailed evaluation of 2000 census work, but also fill a long-unmet need for a resource that can use past census experience to answer unanticipated design questions for future censuses.
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... Accordingly, the Bureau should expedite ongoing evaluations that assess the quality of ACS data relative to the quality associated with the traditional census long form. The panel is also concerned that the current strategy does not appear to address techniques for coverage measurement and improvement or the assessment of undercount or overcount.
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... As recommended in its first interim report, Desigr~ir~g the 2010 Census, the panel urges the Bureau to "identify the benefits and resources required for each evaluation study, set priorities among them, and allocate sufficient resources for the completion of all or, at least, the highest priority evaluations." Furthermore, efficient census planning requires the early completion of the evaluation studies that will shed light on the potential costs and operational efficiencies of the new approaches that are proposed. Therefore, the panel urges that—to the extent possible high priority be given to ~ _ A .
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... Again, we thank the Census Bureau staff for its cooperation in the panel's activities and look forward to continued .
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