Improving the Design of the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (Sestat)

• ISBN13: 9780309087117
• ISBN10: 0309087112
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Natl Academy Pr

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Executive Summary	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Scope of SESTAT	p. 5
The National Survey of College Graduates	p. 6
The National Survey of Recent College Graduates	p. 7
The Survey of Doctorate Recipients	p. 7
Types of Information Contained in SESTAT	p. 8
Population Coverage of the Current SESTAT Sample Frame	p. 10
Sestat 2000 Decade Design Options	p. 15
2000 Census Frame Option: New NSCG Survey Based on 2000 Census	p. 18
1990 Census Frame Option: A Continuation of the 1990s Panels	p. 18
Hybrid Option	p. 19
Evaluation of the Design Options	p. 20
Evaluation Criteria	p. 20
Comparison of the 2000 and 1990 Census Frame Options	p. 21
Comparison of the 2000 Census Frame Option and the Hybrid Option	p. 23
Conclusions and Recommendations	p. 26
Choice Among Design Options	p. 26
Emphasis on Data Quality	p. 28
Coverage of Relevant Populations	p. 29
Planning Expanded SRS Activities and Greater Interaction with Colleagues	p. 29
References	p. 31
Agenda, SESTAT Workshop, July 9, 2002	p. 33
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