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Data Linkage Infrastructure
Data Linkage Infrastructure
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How do I access and use data?
Learn about data access for external researchers and the Census Bureau's Inventory of Research Data Files.
Evidence-Based Decision-Making at the Census Bureau
Learn how we support evidence-building across government, how we measure the effectiveness of our own work, and how we’re implementing the Evidence Act.
Visualizations
Visualization
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility & Access
This visualization represents the joint efforts to increase understanding of current SNAP program access and inform future SNAP program outreach.
Visualization
Housing Administrative Record Simulation
The American Community Survey (ACS) is continually testing ways to improve the survey and reduce respondent burden.
Visualization
SNAP Profiles New York State (Interactive)
SNAP is the largest federal program to reduce domestic hunger, but many eligible people do not participate.
Videos
Video
The Power of Administrative Data: OnTheMap for Emergency Management
New Jersey's use of a Census Bureau tool that combines state and federal data helped its Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.
Video
2020 Census Innovations: Streamlining the Count
Smart use of administrative data is just one of the promising innovations planned for the 2020 Census.
Video
How SAIPE Creates Poverty Estimates for School Districts
This tutorial shows how SAIPE creates estimates for school districts.
Working Papers
Center for Administrative Records Research and Applications Working Papers
Browse the research papers that use data from censuses, surveys, and data from other agencies.
Center for Economic Studies Working Papers
Economic research papers to improve our understanding of US businesses, households, and individuals.
Exploring the Utility of Linking Data on Domestic Migration
This project is the first major attempt to link individual NCOA records to individual mover records in the ACS.
Events
Data Linkage Day 2019: October 18, 2019
Data Linkage Day is an opportunity for federal employees to share their innovations, applications, and results from linking data sources.
Accessing Administrative Data for Program Evaluation: November 9, 2017
Census presented at AEA's Conference: Moving Beyond Barriers - Effective Models for Using Administrative Data to Generate Evidence & Enhance Evaluation Capacity
Using Administrative Data for Program Evaluation: November 1-2, 2016
November 1 marked Census’ inaugural event highlighting successful uses of administrative data to study social & demographic trends & inform public policy.
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