Census 2000: Accessing and Utilizing Data Resources
June 16-20, 2003
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 from both the short (100 percent) and long (sample) census forms. Participants will also hear discussion on the Public Use Microdata Sample files (PUMS), the first of which should be available at the time of the workshop. In ddition, a session on geographic information systems (GIS) and Census data will take place as well. Personnel from the Census Bureau will assist in presentations of material in the workshop. The course will meet eight hours a day, June 16-20. 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 Monday, April 28, 2003.
For information on applying for this course, please visit the Summer Program Web site.