What were the specific differences in Census 2000 and the 1990 Census?
• Used address information provided by the U.S. Postal Service. • Asked state, local, and tribal governments to help correct census maps and address lists. • First-time utilized paid advertising by extremely qualified experts. • Created a new “user-friendly” questionnaire that was simpler and easier for respondents to understand and fill out. • Digitally captured of forms enabling us to scan responses directly into computers that can read handwriting. • Used “matching” software that allows us to check individual blocks and identify multiple responses from the same household. This allows the Census Bureau to provide more opportunities for the public to respond, including placing forms called “Be Counted” documents in community locations across the country.
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