Objective 5.5: Timeliness, Accuracy & Relevance

Improve the timeliness, accuracy, and relevance of our surveys and censuses through new applications of technologies and methodologies and share them globally

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A major challenge is to be responsive to technology needs and methodological improvements in the near term, while also supporting current systems. Research, testing, and prototyping of tools, systems, and new methods to improve data collection, capture, processing, and dissemination across programs support this objective. This is essential for the Census Bureau to meet increasing demands for more complex information in a timely and efficient manner. A vital aspect of this objective is sharing what we learn with other statistical entities throughout the world. By sharing new techniques, we have an opportunity not only to teach, but also to learn from the open exchange of ideas. Strategies and means: * Identify effective uses of automation and telecommunications to integrate core processes of data collection, capture, processing, and dissemination. * Identify, adapt, and promote improved statistical methodologies. Measuring performance: * Percent of milestone dates and planned deliverables met in the design and testing of technology and methodology solutions for collection and processing tools/application systems.

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