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Data Quality Campaign, 2014
This publication provides an overview of the current federal opportunities to help states advance their data-related activities. Although not exhaustive, this list provides a starting point for federal policymakers to support states' work in this area.
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Data Collection, Data Processing, Information Management
Congress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. – 1986
Hearings on the 1990 Decennial Census were held on May 1, 1986, and May 15, 1986. The May 1 session focused on data processing procedures. Speakers included John G. Keane, Daniel G. Horvitz, William Eddy, Judith S. Rowe, Benjamin F. King, and Stephen E. Fienberg. Topics included automation of address files and questionnaire check-in; dissemination…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Data Collection, Data Processing, Demography
Congress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. – 1985
This hearing, which is the first of a series of hearings on the 1990 decennial census, focuses on automation activities, pretest preparations, and proposed residency rules. Gene L. Dodaro, associate director of the General Accounting Office, calls on the committee to use special purpose tests to adequately evaluate the following: (1) potential of…
Descriptors: Automation, Census Figures, Data Collection, Data Processing
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Elliott, Emerson J. – Educational Researcher, 1989
Describes new directions and initiatives instituted at the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) since 1986 to fill data gaps, raise technical standards, and expand staff resources. Discusses implications for educational research and policy. (FMW)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Processing, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Garcia, Robert; And Others – Government Information Quarterly, 1985
Seven articles by members of the Bureau of the Census discuss various aspects of the census process and uses of census figures. Areas which are discussed include the historical basis of the census; automation of the census process; access to census information and confidentiality; and census taking in developing nations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Automation, Census Figures, Confidentiality
GOODMAN, RICHARD H.; WILSON, MICHAEL J. – 1967
DETAILED STATISTICAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS PRESENTED ON (1) 1966 TITLE I PROJECTS IN NEW ENGLAND (INCLUDING PROJECTS OPERATED BY INSTITUTIONS FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN), (2) THE DISTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE OF TITLE I FUNDS, AND (3) DATA COLLECTING AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROJECTS. IT IS FELT THAT THE OFFICE OF…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Charts, Compensatory Education, Computer Programs