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Study Series - Methodology (SSM) Working Papers
Study Series - Methodology (SSM) Working Papers
The Study Series primarily includes papers which report results from the conduct of systematic, critical, intensive investigation directed toward applying known scientific knowledge to a specific problem. The series is subdivided into categories, including Survey Methodology (SSM).
Working Paper
An Accessibility Evaluation of the Secure Message Center Application
At times the Census Bureau needs to communicate with survey respondents in a secure manner.
Working Paper
An Accessibility Evaluation of the WIN X-12 Application
Users of the Win X-12 application will be X-12 ARIMA users who wish to create charts and graphs.
Working Paper
Usability Evaluation of Nonresponse Followup Enumerator Questionnaire
In preparation for the 2010 Census, the Statistical Research Division evaluated the usability of the Nonresponse Followup Enumerator Questionnaire form.
Working Paper
An Accessibility and Usability Evaluation of the QUISP II Application
The U. S. Census Bureau needs to monitor the quality control status of official Census Bureau forms and letters for the Decennial Census and other surveys.
Working Paper
Pretesting of the 2009 School Crime Supplement
Census Bureau’s Statistical Research Division conducted research on the 2009 School Crime Supplement of the National Crime Victimization Survey.
Working Paper
2010 NRFU Questionnaire Development
This paper summarizes the research conducted by SRD between 2004 and 2008.
Working Paper
Evaluation of the Monthly and Annual Wholesale Trade Survey Web Site
In December 2007 and April 2008, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted usability evaluations on the Wholesale Trade Survey Web site.
Working Paper
Methodology for Cognitive Testing of Translations
Growth of multinational & multilingual surveys, pre-contact letters & informational brochures are translated from the source language into target languages.
Working Paper
Reports from the Re-Engineered SIPP Event History Calendar Field Test
The U.S. Census Bureau conducted the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) Event History Calendar (EHC) field test in April through June of 2008.
Working Paper
Usability & Accessibility Evaluation of the Census-In-Schools Web Site
The Census in Schools program promotes data literacy and increases awareness of Census Bureau products by providing educators with teaching tools.
Working Paper
Accessability & Usability Review of the Census-In-Schools Application
Children in grades K-5 will use the Census In-Schools application to learn about what information from the Census Bureau.
Working Paper
Census Bilingual Questionnaire Research Final Round 1 Report
The Census Bureau is in the process of conducting cognitive testing on the 2005 self-administered test version of the bilingual “swimlane” questionnaire.
Working Paper
Usability and Eye-Tracking Evaluation of the Economic Census Web Site
In August 2008, the U.S. Census Bureau Statistical Research Division (SRD) conducted usability testing to evaluate the newly designed Economic Census Web site.
Working Paper
NCVS Pretesting on the Proposed Internet Predation Questions
The Statistical Research Division conducted research on the newly-proposed Internet Predation questions for the 2007 National Crime Victimization Survey.
Working Paper
Report on Cognitive Pretesting of the Census 2010 Mailing Materials
As part of the mailing strategy for Census 2010, respondents will receive an advance letter, a reminder postcard, & a replacement questionnaire mailing package.
Working Paper
Second Round Cognitive Pretesting on the Internet Predation Questions
The Statistical Research Division conducted research on the newly-proposed Internet Predation questions for the 2007 National Crime Victimization Survey.
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