This memorandum documents the release of two separate, but related, final reports presenting findings from the quantitative and qualitative components of the 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Study (CBAMS). The CBAMS was designed to provide the foundation of the data-driven 2020 Census Integrated Partnership and Communications operation, whose primary goal is to develop a research-based communications plan with the objective of motivating self-response to the 2020 Census.
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.
A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.