[CTPP] census testing

anyone along the CTPP listserve get a copy of one these very special forms. It is my understanding that you would know the difference since it also asks for your SSN. If anyone knows more information about this experiemnet please pass the information along.--thanks (when responding make sure to hit respond all and respond to the list and not just just the author.) ======================= March 27, 2000 Dear Member of Congress: As you know, Census 2000 questionnaires have arrived at households throughout the country. Approximately 135,000 of these questionnaires will not be the standard Census forms, but will be part of the Census 2000 Testing and Experimentation Program. The results from this program will help guide post-2000 planning and testing for the 2010 Census, and provide useful information for the American Community Survey, as well as other census surveys and operations. Of these 135,000 questionnaires, approximately 93,000 are short forms and 42,000 are long forms. These forms are actual decennial questionnaires that contain design and content variation reflecting the design of those experiments included in this program. The appearance of these experimental forms in most cases is similar to the standard Census 2000 forms. The schedule for these experimental forms is concurrent with standard Census 2000 activities. Data capture and processing of experimental forms also is concurrent with the Census schedule, although experimental forms will be processed at one location, the National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana. An operator assistance program, similar to the Census 2000 Telephone Questionnaire Assistance, will also be in place to answer respondent questions on completing these forms. We bring this to your attention to answer any inquiries you may receive from your constituents on this matter. Please call Congressional Affairs at 301-457-2123 if you have any questions. Sincerely, signed Robin J. Bachman Chief, Congressional Affairs