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2010 Census Program for Evaluations and Experiments (CPEX)

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The 2010 Census Program for Evaluations and Experiments (CPEX) was designed to document and evaluate the 2010 Census programs and operations, as well as test new methods that were suggested from previous evaluation work. Results from the 2010 CPEX will serve as the background or basis from which the 2020 Census is designed, tested, and implemented.

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Background

In August 2006, members of the Census Bureau's executive staff formed an Executive Steering Committee to provide overall direction for 2010 CPEX planning and implementation. The 2010 CPEX Executive Steering Committee identified and recommended 2010 CPEX research topics, with assistance from external statistical agencies.

The list of critical research topics was distributed to staff with a request to propose studies to be included in the 2010 CPEX. Each proposed study was briefed to the 2010 Census Integration Group to determine if the study was sufficiently addressing one or more of the prescribed research questions. With the 2010 Census Integration Group's approval, study plans were finalized and work began.

Once the results for each study were drafted, the study reports were distributed to subject matter experts for critical review. Subject matter experts throughout the Census Bureau provided comprehensive comments related to the report's design and methodology.

Once the results were critically reviewed, they were presented to the Executive Steering Committee for the 2010 Census Assessments and Research, which comprised of Associate Directors and Division Chiefs from relevant areas within the Census Bureau. With the approval of this Executive Steering Committee, results were finalized for release.

For additional information on the review process mentioned above, see the Quality Process Handbook.

Executive Steering Committee [<1.0 MB]

Recommended 2010 CPEX Research Topics [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integration Group [<1.0 MB]

Executive Steering Committee for the 2010 Census Assessments and Research [<1.0 MB]

Quality Process Handbook [2.4 MB]

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Studies by Type

The 2010 CPEX included four different types of studies aimed at producing specific information related to census operations and programs. Below you can find the descriptions of these four types of studies as well as links to the final reports by type of study.

Evaluations | Experiments | Assessments | Quality Profiles

Evaluations

These studies are designed to analyze, interpret, and synthesize the effectiveness of census components and their impact on data quality and coverage using data collected from census operations, processes, systems, and auxiliary data collections.

Here is a list of all the evaluations produced in the 2010 CPEX.

2010 Census Address Canvassing Targeting and Cost Reduction Evaluation Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Administrative Records Use for Coverage Problems Evaluation [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Alternative Coverage Followup Questions and Design Evaluation Report [1.3 MB]

Comparative Ethnographic Studies of Enumeration Methods and Coverage Across Race and Ethnic Groups [1.2 MB]

2010 Census Avoid Followup Evaluation Report [1.4 MB]

2010 Census Content Reinterview Evaluation Report [11 MB]

2010 Census Effectiveness of Unduplication Evaluation [1.4 MB]

2010 Census Evaluation: Evaluation of Data-Based Extraction Processes for the Address Frame [4.9 MB]

2010 Census Evaluation of Address Frame Accuracy and Quality Evaluation [1.1 MB]

2010 Census Evaluation of Address Listing Maintenance Using Supplement Data Sources [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Evaluation of Automation in Field Data Collection in Address Canvassing Report [1.4 MB]

2010 Census Evaluation of National Partnership Research Report [1.6 MB]

2010 Census Evaluation of Small Multi-Unit Structures Report [1.6 MB]

2010 Census Evaluation to Assess Effect of Census Coverage Measurement (CCM) Search Area and Census Address List Formation Rules on CCM Estimates Report [1.4 MB]

2010 Census Global Positioning System Evaluation Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Evaluation [3.2 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program - Emerging Trends and Best Practice: The Census Bureau and Web 2.0 [5.7 MB]

2010 Census Investigation of Methods to Evaluate the Coverage of Group Quarters Population [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Participant Survey Evaluation Report [8.6 MB]

2010 Census Match Study Report [3.7 MB]

2010 Census Quality Survey [4.7 MB]

Behavior Coding of the 2010 Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) Interviews Report [<1.0 MB]

Behavior Coding Report of 2010 Census Coverage Followup English and Spanish Interviews [5.7 MB]

Behavior Coding Report of 2010 Census Coverage Measurement Person Interviews [<1.0 MB]

Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Survey II Final Report [2.8 MB]

Census in Schools Research Final Report [2 MB]

Observing Census Enumeration of Non-English Speaking Households in the 2010 Census: Evaluation Report [1 MB]

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Experiments

These studies are designed to provide quantitative or qualitative results for tests that occur during a decennial census in order to have meaningful results to inform planning of future decennial censuses.

Here is a list of all the experiments produced in the 2010 CPEX.

2010 Census Alternative Questionnaire Experiment: Census 2000 Form Replication Panel [5.6 MB]

2010 Census Confidentiality Notification Experiment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Deadline Messaging and Compressed Mailing Schedule Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) Contact Strategy Experiment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Race and Hispanic Origin Alternative Questionnaire Experiment Report [2.3 MB]

The Paid Advertising Heavy-Up Experiment Evaluation Report [<1.0 MB]

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Assessments

These studies are designed to document final volumes, rates, and costs for individual operations or processes, using data from production files and activities; quality assurance files and activities; and information collected from debriefings and lessons learned.

Here is a list of all the assessments produced in the 2010 CPEX.

2010 Census Address Canvassing Operational Assessment Report [1.2 MB]

2010 Census Address List Update Program for Service-Based Enumeration, Group Homes, and Carnival Locations Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Be Counted and Questionnaire Assistance Centers Assessment [5.4 MB]

2010 Census: Bilingual Questionnaire Assessment Report [1 MB]

2010 Census Content and Forms Design Program Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Cost & Progress Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Count Review Program Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Coverage Followup Assessment Report [1.4 MB]

2010 Census Coverage Measurement Initial Housing Unit Independent Listing, Matching, and Followup Operations Assessment Report [1 MB]

2010 Census Coverage Measurement Person Interview Operation Assessment [1.5 MB]

2010 Census Coverage Measurement Person Matching and Followup Operations Assessment Report [1 MB]

2010 Census Coverage Measurement Recall Bias Study [1.3 MB]

2010 Census Decennial Response Integration System Paper Questionnaire Data Capture Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Early Local Census Offices (ELCOs) and Local Census Offices (LCOs) Information Technology (IT) Equipment Deployment and De-installation Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Enumeration at Transitory Locations Assessment Report [2.6 MB]

2010 Census Federally Affiliated Overseas Count Operation Assessment Report [3.3 MB]

2010 Census Field Office Administration and Payroll Assessment [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Field Verification Operational Assessment [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Forms Printing and Distribution Program Assessment Report [1.3 MB]

2010 Census Group Quarters Enumeration Assessment Report (Reissue) [7.8 MB]

2010 Census Group Quarters Validation Operation Assessment (Reissue) [3 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program: 2010 Census Website Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Census in Schools Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Earned Media Public Relations Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Mail Response Rates/Take 10 Assessment Report [1.6 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program National Partnership Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Paid Advertising Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Portrait of America Road Tour Assessment Report [1.8 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Promotional Materials Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Rapid Response Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Regional Partnership Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Research Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Integrated Communications Program Summary Assessment Report [1 MB]

2010 Census Island Areas Assessment: Preparing for and Conducting the Field Operations [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Issues Management Process Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Language Program Assessment Report [1.3 MB]

2010 Census Late Adds Mailout Operation Assessment Report Match Study Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Logistics Assessment [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Mail Response/Return Rates Assessment Report [1.5 MB]

2010 Census New Construction Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Non-ID Processing Assessment Report (Reissue) [1.3 MB]

2010 Census Nonresponse Followup Operations Assessment [3.7 MB]

2010 Census of Puerto Rico Assessment Report [2.4 MB]

2010 Census Operational Assessment for Type of Enumeration Area Delineation [2.2 MB]

2010 Census Personally Identifiable Information Assessment Report [3 MB]

2010 Census Postal Tracking Assessment [1.5 MB]

2010 Census Risk Management Process Operational Assessment Report [1.2 MB]

2010 Census Service-Based Enumeration Assessment Report [1.6 MB]

2010 Census Shipboard Enumeration Operation Assessment Report [2.7 MB]

2010 Census Space Acquisition Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Telephone Questionnaire Assistance Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Universe Control and Management/Response Processing Systems Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census Update Enumerate Operations Assessment Report [3 MB]

2010 Census Update/Leave Operational Assessment Report [1 MB]

2010 Decennial Applicant, Personnel, and Payroll System Assessment [<1.0 MB]

2010 Decennial Census: Item Nonresponse and Imputation Assessment Report [<1.0 MB]

Assessment for the 2010 Census Coverage Measurement Final Housing Unit Matching and Followup Operations [1.3 MB]

Operational Assessment of the Development of the 2010 Demographic Analysis Estimates [<1.0 MB]

The 2010 Census Recruiting and Hiring Assessment [<1.0 MB]

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Quality Profiles

These studies are designed to provide the results from the quality assurance program for an operation.

Here is a list of all the quality profiles produced in the 2010 CPEX.

2010 Census Address Canvassing Quality Profile [1 MB]

2010 Census Coverage Measurement Independent Listing Quality Profile [2.3 MB]

2010 Census Coverage Measurement Initial Housing Unit Followup Quality Profile [1.4 MB]

2010 Census Enumeration at Transitory Locations Quality Profile [4.1 MB]

2010 Census Nonresponse Followup Quality Profile [1.6 MB]

2010 Census Update Enumerate Quality Profile [<1.0 MB]

2010 Census: Update/Leave Quality Profile [2.1 MB]

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