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Citizen surveys: Insuring for representativeness of minorities
Abstract It is noted that surveys are increasingly being used to: (1) complement census data in the allocation of federal and state monies to local governments for long- and short-term program commitments; (2) assist in articulating need assessments for Request for Proposals (RFPs) in these program areas; (3) as tools in the evaluation of such programs; and (4) in the planning and evaluation of municipal services. It is also noted that surveys are generally more inaccurate for ethnic minorities than they are for the majority. As a consequence, minorities are less likely to receive the benefits, or voice, to which they are entitled by law. Guidelines for improving the accuracy of surveys which include minorities are provided.
Citizen surveys: Insuring for representativeness of minorities
Abstract It is noted that surveys are increasingly being used to: (1) complement census data in the allocation of federal and state monies to local governments for long- and short-term program commitments; (2) assist in articulating need assessments for Request for Proposals (RFPs) in these program areas; (3) as tools in the evaluation of such programs; and (4) in the planning and evaluation of municipal services. It is also noted that surveys are generally more inaccurate for ethnic minorities than they are for the majority. As a consequence, minorities are less likely to receive the benefits, or voice, to which they are entitled by law. Guidelines for improving the accuracy of surveys which include minorities are provided.
Citizen surveys: Insuring for representativeness of minorities
Lopez-Lee, David (author)
Computers, Environments and Urban Systems ; 10 ; 97-104
1985-01-01
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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