Quality assuring the 2011 Census population estimates

Popul Trends. 2011 Spring:(143):10-8. doi: 10.1057/pt.2011.3.

Abstract

The 2011 Census is a once in a decade opportunity to gain an accurate picture of the population. Quality assurance of the census population estimates is vital to ensure data robustness and that users have confidence in the results. This article provides a detailed summary of the methods being used to achieve this quality assurance, including the processes and adjustments.

MeSH terms

  • Censuses*
  • England
  • Humans
  • Population Dynamics*
  • Quality Control
  • Wales