What is address canvassing?
Address canvassing operation is a critically important first step in assuring that every housing unit receives a census questionnaire in March 2010. Census workers will visit neighborhoods to verify housing units. In most cases, they will knock on doors to verify addresses and inquire about the number of living quarters on the property. This is the first census to include group quarters (such as dormitories, group homes, prisons and homeless shelters) in the address canvassing operation. This step should improve both the accuracy and coverage of the final count. Census workers will use hand-held computers equipped with GPS to increase geographic accuracy. 14. Why does the Census form ask for my telephone number? The Census Bureau sometimes calls people if they don’t understand answers that were written on the form. They want to be sure they have the correct information. 15. Why does the Census form ask about my race and ethnicity? It’s very important that you fill out the question abou
