Adjusting the Census of 1990: The Smoothing Model.

Freedman, David A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ468004

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Publication Date: 1993

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Adjusting the Census of 1990: The Smoothing Model.

Freedman, David A.; And Others

Evaluation Review, v17 n4 p371-443 Aug 1993

Techniques for adjusting census figures are discussed, with a focus on sampling error, uncertainty of estimates resulting from the luck of sample choice. Computer simulations illustrate the ways in which the smoothing algorithm may make adjustments less, rather than more, accurate. (SLD)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Census Figures, Computer Simulation, Error of Measurement, Estimation (Mathematics), Mathematical Models, National Surveys, Population Trends, Research Methodology, Robustness (Statistics), Sampling

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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