Census Bureau to Host Educational Webinar to Provide Insights on Upcoming Quality Metrics Release

b'What: Affirming its commitment to data quality and transparency, the U.S. Census Bureau plans for the first time to release a number of data quality indicators along with the first results from the 2020 Census.\nThese metrics are scheduled for release later this month and will provide information on the status of addresses in the census and how we resolved addresses across each of the data collection modes.\nWhile this webinar will not include any 2020 Census data, it will give a preview of the type and meaning behind the data quality metrics that will be available in the coming months.\nA live media Q&A session will immediately follow the webinar.\nMichael Bentley , assistant division chief for Census Statistical Support, Decennial Statistical Studies Division, U.S. Census Bureau\nThe webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation.

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  • b'What: Affirming its commitment to data quality and transparency, the U.S. Census Bureau plans for the first time to release a number of data quality indicators along with the first results from the 2020 Census.\nThese metrics are scheduled for release later this month and will provide information on the status of addresses in the census and how we resolved addresses across each of the data collection modes.\nWhile this webinar will not include any 2020 Census data, it will give a preview of the type and meaning behind the data quality metrics that will be available in the coming months.\nA live media Q&A session will immediately follow the webinar.\nMichael Bentley , assistant division chief for Census Statistical Support, Decennial Statistical Studies Division, U.S. Census Bureau\nThe webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation.
  • Media will be able to ask questions following the presentation.\nPlease log in 15-30 minutes early to allow time for registration.
  • Q&A participation is limited to accredited media only following each presentation.\nThe event will be recorded and available for viewing after the event in the 2020 Census Quality and Data Processing press kit.
  • A transcript will also be available in the press kit.\nFor members of the media who would like to attend this webinar, please RSVP by clicking the "Register" button.\nPlease contact Virginia Hyer at the Census Bureau\xe2\x80\x99s Public Information Office at [email protected] or call 301-763-3030 to request an interview.\n'


U.S. Census Bureau:

What: Affirming its commitment to data quality and transparency, the U.S. Census Bureau plans for the first time to release a number of data quality indicators along with the first results from the 2020 Census.

These metrics are scheduled for release later this month and will provide information on the status of addresses in the census and how we resolved addresses across each of the data collection modes.

The Census Bureau will hold a technical webinar to give more insight on these initial 2020 Census data quality metrics.

While this webinar will not include any 2020 Census data, it will give a preview of the type and meaning behind the data quality metrics that will be available in the coming months.

A live media Q&A session will immediately follow the webinar.

When:

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

1 p.m. EDT

Who:

  • Michael Bentley, assistant division chief for Census Statistical Support, Decennial Statistical Studies Division, U.S. Census Bureau
  • Virginia Hyer, chief, Public Relations Branch, Public Information Office, U.S. Census Bureau (moderator)

Access:

The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. Media will be able to ask questions following the presentation.

Conference access information

  • Toll-free number: 888-566-5775
  • Participant passcode: 6714070#

Please log in 15-30 minutes early to allow time for registration. Q&A participation is limited to accredited media only following each presentation.

Online presentation access information

To view the WebEx presentation, click the following link:

https://uscensus.webex.com/uscensus/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea5298c8be03a7f86f60f08e12f23d661

Password: #2020Census1

All relevant materials, including the table shell of operational metrics, will be posted in the 2020 Census Quality and Data Processing press kit.

The event will be recorded and available for viewing after the event in the 2020 Census Quality and Data Processing press kit. A transcript will also be available in the press kit.

RSVP:

For members of the media who would like to attend this webinar, please RSVP by clicking the "Register" button.

Interviews:

Please contact Virginia Hyer at the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office at [email protected] or call 301-763-3030 to request an interview.

Online Press Kit:

2020 Census Quality and Data Processing

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