Appropriate Use of Census Data
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May 26, 2011
from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
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| Contact Name | register@tjpdc.org |
| Contact Phone | (434) 979-7310 |
| Attendees |
Susan Clapp, Statistician for the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service |
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The U.S Census Bureau offers a wealth of information to planners working in a variety of fields, but recent changes in the way census data products are organized and accessed raises new questions about how they can best be utilized. This presentation will offer a brief introduction to the American Community Survey and show users how to maximize their use of the data source with accuracy and depth. Learn how to decide which Census dataset you need, work with margins of error, measure changes over time for multiyear estimates, and use the new American Factfinder interface.
Presenters: Susan Clapp, Statistician for the University of Virginia
Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
Who Should Attend: All members of the Virginia Chapter of the
American Association of Planning are invited, as well as any staff
members or officials of TJPDC localities. 2 AICP CM credits available.
Cost: Free; registration is required.
To register call (434) 979-7310 or email register@tjpdc.org
