Statistical Controversies in Census 2000
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This paper is a discussion of Census 2000, focusing on planned use of sampling techniques for adjustment. Past experience with similar adjustment methods suggests that the design for Census 2000 is quite risky. Adjustment was the focus of litigation in the census of 1980 and 1990. The planned use of sampling to obtain population counts for apportionment was rejected by the Supreme Court as violating the Census Act. Statistical adjustments for the purpose of redistricting may or may not be constitutional.
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