The who, what, and where of America : understanding the American community survey /: understanding the American community survey. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Deirdre A. Gaquin, Mary Meghan Ryan.
• Editors: Gaquin, Deirdre; Ryan, Mary Meghan
• Contents: <span style="font-weight:bold;">CONTENTS; Preface; ; Introduction; Volume Organization; Understanding the American Community Survey; Some Key Facts About the ACS; New Opportunities; New Challenges; Data Collection versus Data Reporting; The ACS Sample; Geography; Data Comparability; Subjects Covered; Availability of ACS Estimates; Using the ACS; Differences between the ACS and the Decennial Census; Residence Rules; Reference Periods; Period Estimates; Deciding Which ACS Estimate to Use; Margin of Error; Accessing ACS Data Online; More ACS Resources; Background and Overview Information; Accuracy of the Data; ACS Sample Size; ACS Quality Measures; Guidance on Data Products and Using the Data <h3 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">How to Use the Data <h3 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Comparing ACS Data to Other Sources <h3 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">When to Use 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year Estimates <h3 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Information on Using Different Sources of Data for Income and Poverty <h3 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) <h3 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Other Data Resources <h2 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Part A — Who: Age, Race Ethnicity, and HouseholdsHighlights; Rankings; Column Headings; Table A-1. States; Table A-2. Counties with Populations of 20, 000 or More; Table A-3. Metropolitan Areas; Table A-4. Cities with Populations of 20, 000 or More <h2 style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Part B — What: Education, Employment, and IncomeHighlights; Rankings; Column Headings; Table B-1. States; Table B-2. Counties with Populations of 20, 000 or More; Table B-3. Metropolitan Areas; Table B-4. Cities with Populations of 20, 000 or More <span style="font-weight:bold;">Part C — Where: Migration, Housing, and TransportationHighlights; Rankings; Column Headings; Table C-1. States; Table C-2. Counties with Populations of 20, 000 or More; Table C-3. Metropolitan Areas; Table C-4. Cities with Populations of 20, 000 or More; ; Appendixes; A. Glossary; B. Source Notes and Explanations
• Edition: Sixth edition
• Publisher Details: Lanham : Bernan Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 317.3; Cities and towns -- United States -- Statistics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781641432870
• Related ISBNs: 9781641432863
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