Bøger af Committee on National Statistics

Publicly available statistics from government agencies that are credible, relevant, accurate, and timely are essential for policy makers, individuals, households, businesses, academic institutions, and other organizations to make informed decisions. Even more, the effective operation of a democratic system of government depends on the unhindered flow of statistical information to its citizens.In the United States, federal statistical agencies in cabinet departments and independent agencies are the governmental units whose principal function is to compile, analyze, and disseminate information for such statistical purposes as describing population characteristics and trends, planning and monitoring programs, and conducting research and evaluation. The work of these agencies is coordinated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Statistical agencies may acquire information not only from surveys or censuses of people and organizations, but also from such sources as government administrative records, private-sector datasets, and Internet sources that are judged of suitable quality and relevance for statistical use. They may conduct analyses, but they do not advocate policies or take partisan positions. Statistical purposes for which they provide information relate to descriptions of groups and exclude any interest in or identification of an individual person, institution, or economic unit.Four principles are fundamental for a federal statistical agency: relevance to policy issues, credibility among data users, trust among data providers, and independence from political and other undue external influence. Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency: Sixth Edition presents and comments on these principles as theyve been impacted by changes in laws, regulations, and other aspects of the environment of federal statistical agencies over the past 4 years.

Examines the foundations for consumer price indexes, comparing the conceptual and practical strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of traditional "fixed basket" and COLI approaches. This book delves into a range of complex issues, from how to deal with the changing quality of goods and services.

Aging is a process that encompasses virtually all aspects of life. This work looks at the behavioral and socio-economic aspects of aging; and focuses on work, retirement, and pensions; wealth and savings behavior; health and disability; intergenerational transfers; and concepts of well-being.

Assesses and provides recommendations regarding the need for revised, refocused, and newly developed indicators of STI activities that would enable National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) to respond to changing policy concerns.

Section 141 of The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 20101 provides funding for a research program on the causes and consequences of childhood hunger and food insecurity, and the characteristics of households with childhood hunger and food insecurity. This title presents the summary of that workshop, convened in Fall 2012.

In the fall of 2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) requested that the Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) of the NRC and the IOM convene a joint workshop, to be led by CNSTAT. This title presents an overview of the workshop held on January 11, 2013.

National Patterns of R&D Resources: Future Directions for Content and Methods: Summary of a Workshop (2013)

For many household surveys in the United States, responses rates have been steadily declining for at least the past two decades. A similar decline in survey response can be observed in all wealthy countries. This title documents the increased use of information collected in the survey process in nonresponse adjustment.

Provides a factual summary of the workshop proceedings and hints at the contours of the American Community Survey (ACS) user constituency, providing important input to the ongoing review and refinement of the ACS program.

Includes raising the level of nutrition among low-income households and maintaining adequate levels of nutrition by increasing the food purchasing power of low-income families. This title reviews the current evidence, including the peer-reviewed published literature and peer-reviewed government reports.

"The workshop was organized by a steering committee composed of experts in administering and assessing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) at the national and state levels, as well as experts in survey methodology and modeling"--Pref. p. vii.

"The project that is the subject of this report was supported by contract no. YA1323-06-CN-0031 between the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Academy of Sciences"--T.p. verso.

The US agencies with counterterrorism programs that collect personal data should be required to evaluate the programs' effectiveness, lawfulness, and impacts on privacy. This book urges Congress to examine the privacy law to assess how privacy can be protected in current and future programs.

Assesses the state of computer-based imaging technology in forensic firearms identification. This book evaluates law enforcement database of images of crime-related cartridge cases and bullets and recommends ways to improve the usefulness of technology for suggesting leads in criminal investigations.

Paints a picture of the status of female faculty at top universities, clarifies whether male and female faculty have similar opportunities to advance and succeed in academia, challenges some commonly held views, and poses several questions in need of answers. This book is of interest to university administrators and faculty, and policy makers.

Gives in-depth consideration of the efficiency of the surveys; the user base; and the timeliness, relevance, and quality of the data series. This work also provides valuable background information and analysis and offers suggestions for program improvements. It is also suitable for policy makers, and state and local government workers.