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Area of Science:

Demography
Social Statistics
Government Operations

Background:

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) conducted a major census field test in 2007.
This test was crucial for planning the 2011 Census of Population and Housing in England and Wales.
The test aimed to assess various operational aspects on a large scale.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of different census operational strategies.
To inform decisions regarding the 2011 census methodology.
To assess the feasibility of including specific questions and operational approaches.

Main Methods:

A large-scale field test involving approximately 100,000 households across five diverse local authorities (LAs).
Geographic and social diversity was a key selection criterion for the participating LAs.
Evaluation focused on four key aspects: delivery method, income question inclusion, recruitment outsourcing, and LA liaison.

Main Results:

Comparative analysis of post-out versus hand delivery methods for census forms.
Assessment of public response and data quality for an included income question.
Evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of outsourcing recruitment, training, and pay processes.
Analysis of the impact and strategies for liaison with local authorities.

Conclusions:

The article summarizes evaluation results and outlines decisions made for the 2011 census based on the 2007 test findings.
Key decisions were made regarding census delivery, question content, operational support, and inter-agency collaboration.
The test provided valuable insights for optimizing the 2011 census operation.