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February 28, 2017

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Preliminary 2015 NCT Race and Ethnicity Results [2.3 MB]
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Memorandum 2017.08: 2015 NCT Race and Ethnicity Analysis Report

February 28, 2017

This memorandum documents the release of the 2015 NCT Race and Ethnicity Analysis Report to present findings for the research on race and ethnicity.
2015 National Content Test: Race and Ethnicity Analysis Report

February 28, 2017

This report presents findings on research conducted to assess optimal design elements that could be used in question(s) on race/ethnicity.

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2015 National Content Test Results

February 28, 2017

This report presents findings on the optimal design elements of the race/ethnicity question(s) as preparations continue for the 2020 Census.
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Resultados de la Prueba Nacional del Contenido del Cuestionario 2015

February 28, 2017

La Oficina del Censo ha publicado el Informe del Análisis sobre Raza y Origen Étnico de la Prueba Nacional del Contenido del Cuestionario del 2015.
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Report on 2015 National Content Test to Be Released

February 28, 2017

Presents findings on the optimal design elements of the race/ethnicity question(s) as preparations continue for the 2020 Census.

Director's Blog: 2015 National Content Test Results Released This Week

This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2015 National Content Test Race and Ethnicity Analysis Report for the 2020 Census.

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Nicholas A. Jones

Director and Senior Advisor of Race and Ethnic Research and Outreach, Population Division U.S. Census Bureau
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Michael Bentley

Assistant Division Chief for Census Statistical Support, Decennial Statistical Studies Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Background Information

2015 National Content Test

This test was conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to test census questionnaire content and to obtain nationwide measurements of response rates.
Census Bureau Releases Results From the 2010 Census Race and Hispanic Origin Alternative Questionnaire Research
2015 Forum on Ethnic Groups from the Middle East and North Africa: Meeting Summary and Main Findings Report
New Detailed Page on “Ongoing Research”

Learn more about Census Bureau's ongoing history of conducting research to improve questions and data on race and ethnicity.
Hispanic Origin “About” page

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Race “About” page

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Census Advisory Committees and Program Management Reviews Presentation

National Advisory Committee Meeting: March 2015

Presentation: Update on Public Comments for 2015 National Content Test
Presentation: Update on Race and Ethnic Research Plans for 2015 National Content Test

2020 Census Program Management (PMR) Review: April 2016

PMR Meeting Materials

These quarterly Program Management Reviews update plans, tests, schedules, budgets and strategies to deliver a successful, cost-effective 2020 Census.
Archived video

These quarterly Program Management Reviews update plans, tests, schedules, budgets and strategies to deliver a successful, cost-effective 2020 Census.

National Advisory Committee Meeting: October 2016

Presentation: 2015 National Content Test: Prelminary Results on Race and Ethnicity
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Census Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting: October 2016

Presentation: 2015 National Content Test: Preliminary Results on Race and Ethnicity

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Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity
OMB standards (current race/ethnicity definitions)
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2015 National Content Test
2015 National Content Test OMB Package
Public Comments to NCT Federal Register Notice [<1.0 MB]
Proposals From the Federal Interagency Working Group for Revision of the Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (March 1, 2017)

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Random Samplings Blog: Measuring Race And Ethnicity Across The Decades: 1790-2010

Over the years, the U.S. Census Bureau has collected information on race and ethnicity. The census form has always reflected changes in society, and shifts have occurred in the way the Census Bureau classifies race and ethnicity. Historically, the changes have been influenced by social, political and economic factors including emancipation, immigration and civil rights. Today, the Census Bureau collects race and ethnic data according to U.S. Office of Management and Budget guidelines, and these data are based on self-identification.
Research Matters Blog: Improving Our Nation’s Data on Race and Ethnicity

Since the 1970s, the Census Bureau has conducted decennial content tests to research and improve the design and function of different questions, including questions on race and ethnicity.
Infographic: Measuring Race and Ethnicity Across the Decades: 1790-2010
Director's Blog: 2015 National Content Test Results Released This Week

This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2015 National Content Test Race and Ethnicity Analysis Report for the 2020 Census.