Random Samplings Blog: Introduction to Quality Indicators: Operational Metrics

Introduction to Quality Indicators: Operational Metrics By Jennifer Ortman, Principal Demographer, and Maryann Chapin, Decennial Census Programs Directorate In the coming weeks, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the first set of results from the 2020 Census. Our goal for every census is to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place. While we know that no census is perfect, how will we know if the 2020 Census results are good enough for their constitutional purpose and their many other uses? The answer to this question is perhaps more important than ever before because of the unprecedented challenges this census faced. To answer this question, we are engaged in several efforts to assess the quality of the census data (as we do after each census). We've previously described these efforts in more detail. Learn More Help us spread the word about the 2020 Census! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This Resources for the Media We're here to help you get the most out of our tipsheets, press releases, press kits, and media advisories. If you have a question, contact the Public Information Office at 301-763-3030 or pio@census.gov.

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