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About
Data Science is a field of study that uses scientific methods, processes, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data. Data Scientists come from a variety of backgrounds and can include people with knowledge of statistics, computer programming, and social science. Data scientists work across the Census Bureau and play a central role in the Census Bureau’s efforts to incorporate new data sources and emerging technologies into its programs. The Center for Optimization & Data Science (CODS) in the Research and Methodology Directorate supports data scientists at the Census Bureau for research computing and by serving as a leader in Adaptive Design, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning.
Other Subtopics Within 'Research'
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Administrative RecordsView information on Administrative Records for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Big DataLearn how the U.S. Census Bureau is using new types of data and analysis to improve and strengthen our statistics.
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Disclosure AvoidanceLearn more about areas of statistical disclosure control, confidentiality, and disclosure limitation.
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Federal Statistical Research Data CentersThe Federal Statistical System Research Data Centers are partnerships between federal statistical agencies and leading research institutions.
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General Economic ResearchView information on General Economic Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Mortality Disparities in American Communities (MDAC)Research database on 2008 American Community Survey respondents and a follow-up of mortality outcomes through 2015.
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ParadataView information on Paradata for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Statistical ResearchDelve into our research on statistical design, modeling, and analysis methods for data collection, analysis, statistical product development, and dissemination.
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Survey Methods ResearchLearn about our methodological research to design and evaluate questionnaires, recruitment materials, field rep training, and other aspects of data collection.
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Time Series and Seasonal AdjustmentSeasonal adjustment is the estimation of the seasonal component, followed by their removal from the time series.
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