Jun 8, 2010 - How will the Census count people? How will we know if it does?
Event: How will the Census count people? How will we know if it does?
Starts: Tuesday, June 8 2010 at 14:00
Ends: Tuesday, June 8 2010 at 17:00
Location: Errol Street, London
Meeting organised by Official Statistics Section
Speakers to include: Owen Abbott, Alan Taylor, Garnett Compton, Neil Townsend, Jonathan Smith (ONS)
Chairperson: James Brown, Institute of Education University of London / Official Statistics Section committee.
The 2011 Census is fast approaching and includes some fundamental changes to the way the Census will contact, and therefore count, the population.
This meeting will give users of the data the opportunity to gain insight into the plans that have been put in place to support an accurate estimate of the population. It will cover the main innovations in the organisation of the Census data collection as well as the developments to coverage assessment building on the 2001 experience.
Talks:
- Setting the scene for 2011
- Getting a census response
- Measuring census response
- Getting ready for 2011
Attendance is free and open to all, but pre-registration is recommended. You can register at the Society by email or by phone (020) 7638 8998 or via the Society website.
For further information email the meeting organiser, James Brown