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Data Dictionary: ACS 2012 (3-Year Estimates)
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Universe: Universe: Population in Group Quarters
Variable Details
B98002. Unweighted Group Quarters Population Sample
Universe: Universe: Population in Group Quarters
B98002001Initial Sample Selected
Percent base:
None - percentages not computed (variable is table universe)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey 2012 3yr Summary File: Technical Documentation.
  ACS 2012-3yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A: Supplemental Documentation -> 2010-2012 Subject Definitions -> Quality Measures -> Sample Size -> Group Quarters Person Initial Sample Selected
Group Quarters Person Initial Sample Selected
The number of people living in GQs that could be contacted for ACS interviewing in a given year for a given geographic area. Each year's sample is systematically divided into 12 monthly samples for ACS interviewing. This initial number includes people thought to be in group quarters that were later determined to be out of scope or nonexistent, as well as people not interviewed due to the group quarter refusing entry, the person refusing to respond, or other reasons.

Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey 2012 3yr Summary File: Technical Documentation.
  ACS 2012-3yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A: Supplemental Documentation -> 2010-2012 Subject Definitions -> Quality Measures -> Sample Size -> Group Quarters Person Final Interviews
Group Quarters Person Final Interviews
The final number of person interviews for the ACS for those living in group quarters in a given year for a given geographic area.