Census 2000: Accessing and Utilizing Data Resources
June 24-28, 2002
Coordinator: Peter Granda, ICPSR, University of Michigan
This course is intended to introduce participants to the major data products of the 2000 Census and to provide a practicum in their use. Activities will be oriented toward individuals who expect to use the 2000 Census data in their own research or who plan to assist others in utilizing these data. Topics of discussion will include an overview of 2000 Census products; Census concepts, terminology, and geography; structure and content of the various 2000 Census data files; and applications using Census data as well as problems therewith. This intensive workshop will also offer opportunities for hands-on computing experiences with Census data files. The discussions and computing activities will concentrate on the 2000 Summary Files (SFs) of data recorded for numerous geographic areas. Personnel from the Bureau will assist in presentations of material in the workshop. The course will meet eight hours a day, June 24-28. Enrollment in the course is limited. Applications must include a vita and cover letter describing the applicant's background and interest in Census data. The fee for participants in this special workshop is $1000; it will be waived for individuals affiliated with ICPSR member institutions. Individuals who are applying for this course should check the Competitive Two- to Five-Day box on the ICPSR application form. Application materials are due by April 29. To apply for the workshop, please visit the Web site: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sumprog or call the ICPSR Summer Program office at 734-998-9888.