Using the American Community Survey: Benefits and Challenges

by National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on National Statistics

The American Community Survey (ACS) is a major new initiative from the U.S. Census Bureau designed to provide continuously updated information on the numbers and characteristics of the nation's people and housing. It replaces the long form of the decennial census. Using the American Community Survey covers the basics of how the ACS design and operations differ from the long-form sample; using the ACS for such applications as formula allocation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309106729
• ISBN13: 9780309106726
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"