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Regression Weighting Methods for SIPP Data

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Regression Weighting Methods for SIPP Data

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Working Paper Number: SEHSD-WP1995-01 or SIPP-WP-202
Regression Weighting Methods for SIPP Data
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The Census Bureau designed the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) to provide improved information on income and participation in government programs. Characteristics associated with persons and households which may have impact on income and program participation are collected in the SIPP surveys.

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