1. Methodologies and Procedures for Evaluating Coverage and Content Error Pres. 6
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2. Methodologies & Procedures for Evaluation
PES basically involves two overlapping P- and E- samples
P sample areas disclosed only need to know basis
P and E samples data collection occurs at different times
Mover procedures A, B, & C
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3. What is a P sample?
The Population (P) consists a sample of clusters drawn from the same population but independent from the census
Independently listed units that are valid and unique
Results used to estimate census omissions
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4. What is an E sample?
The E sample is a sample drawn from cases already enumerated in the census
Housing units enumerated in the census in the same sample area as the P-sample
It is not uncommon to have an overlap of the E and P samples
Results used to estimate census erroneous inclusions
Estimate of erroneous inclusions provides a correction factor used in the Dual System Estimate of True Population
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5. Measuring Omissions & Erroneous Counts
Procedure A
Constructs households as they existed at the time of the census
Respondents asked to identify all persons in sample households on census date
Persons are subsequently matched against names, addresses or locations on census records
Estimates are then made of numbers and percent of matched non-movers and out-movers
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6. Measuring Omissions & Erroneous Counts (contd.)
Procedure B
Identified all current residents in sample households at the time of PES
Respondent asked to provide address(es) or location(s) where they were on census date
Then matched against names on corresponding census questionnaires
Estimates of number and per cent matched for non-movers and in-movers are calculated
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7. Measuring Omissions & Erroneous Counts (contd.)
Procedure C
Identifies all current residents living at the same address at the time of PES
Also identifies persons who lived at the sample address during the census date
Only census date residents (non-movers and out-movers) are, however, matched with census records
Estimates are calculated of non-movers, out-movers, in-movers, of the per cent matched for non-movers & out-movers
Procedure C is a combination of procedures A & B
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8. Strengths and Weaknesses of Procedure A
Advantages
Matching of non-movers and out-movers relatively simple and inexpensive – searches limited to sample areas and their adjacent areas
Limitations
Out-movers no longer at the sample address
Getting information from proxy respondents difficult especially where the whole household moved
Susceptible to underestimation of out-movers and omissions
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9. Strengths & Weaknesses of Procedure B
Advantages
Field procedures simpler
Provides better estimates of movers
Limitations
Higher cost of matching as it involves in-movers being identified within areas where they were during the census
The above may result in extended matching because clusters (EAs) may not be in PES sample – more of a problem where addresses are lacking or inadequate
Not sure whether failure to match means an actually omitted person or incorrectly located
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10. Strengths and Weaknesses of Procedure C
Advantages
Method takes advantage of strengths of both procedures A & B
Reduced matching difficulties
Improved estimation of movers
Limitation
Relatively expensive, requires enumeration of in-movers, out-movers and non-movers
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11. Thank You!
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