Realizing the potential of the American Community Survey: challenges, tradeoffs, and opportunities

Abstract

Summary -- Vision for the American Community Survey -- Sample Design and Precision of Estimates -- Data Collection Methods -- Data Processing and Analytic Issues -- Data Dissemination -- Survey Content -- References -- Appendix A. Usability Analysis: Tract-Level 2008-2012 ACS Data -- Appendix B. Examples of Differences Between Census Counts and ACS Population Estimates -- Appendix C. Data Quality Filtering Rates, 1-Year ACS Data, 2012 -- Appendix D. Data Quality Filtering Rates, 3-Year Data, 2010-2012 -- Appendix E. 2014 American Community Survey Mail Questionnaire -- Appendix F. ACS Questions by Year Introduced and Agency -- Appendix G. Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff.