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Memorandum 2019.04: 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Study (CBAMS) Research Results
Memorandum 2019.04: 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Study (CBAMS) Research Results
Memorandum: 2019.04
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
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:
- A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A report that documents the research and testing for 2020 Census operations or systems.
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.
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2020 CBAMS Focus Group Final ReportThis report presents the findings from the 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Study (CBAMS) Focus Groups.
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2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Study Survey ReportThe 2020 CBAMS survey was designed to understand attitudes and behaviors that relate to census participation across demographic characteristics.
Others in Series
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Memorandum 2019.02: Investigating 2010 Undercount of Young Children
This memorandum documents Investigating the 2010 Undercount of Young Children – Examining Coverage in Demographic Surveys.
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Memorandum 2019.03: Investigating 2010 Undercount of Young Children
This memorandum documents Investigating the 2010 Undercount of Young Children – Further Analysis of Census Coverage Measurement Results.
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Memorandum 2019.05: Release of the GEOP GD Detailed Op Plan v2.0
This memorandum documents the release of the updated 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for GEOP – Geographic Delineations component.
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