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The 1990 Post-Enumeration Survey: operations and results.
Journal of the American Statistical Association
|September 1, 1993
Summary
The 1990 Post-Enumeration Survey aimed to correct U.S. population counts for undercounts and overcounts. This study reviews its methods and presents key findings on improving census estimates.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Statistical Surveys
- Population Studies
Background:
- The U.S. Census Bureau conducts surveys to ensure accurate population counts.
- Accurate demographic data is crucial for resource allocation and policy-making.
- The 1990 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) was implemented to address census undercounts and overcounts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the methodology and execution of the 1990 Post-Enumeration Survey.
- To evaluate the processes involved in generating census adjustment estimates.
- To discuss efforts to enhance the accuracy of these demographic estimates.
Main Methods:
- Review of the design and implementation of the 1990 Post-Enumeration Survey.
- Analysis of the statistical procedures used for census adjustment.
- Examination of data quality and estimation techniques.
Main Results:
- The study presents key findings from the 1990 PES.
- Results highlight the impact of undercount and overcount on population tabulation.
- The effectiveness of adjustment methods is discussed.
Conclusions:
- The 1990 PES provided crucial data for correcting population undercounts.
- Methodological assessments are vital for improving future census accuracy.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of demographic survey methodologies.