Census Pre-Test To Be Available Online
The Department of Statistics is advising that in anticipation of the 2015 Census, they will be conducting a Census pre-test from May 20th – October 8th, 2014, and for the first time households will have the option of completing the questionnaire online
“However, the e-Census or the online first phase of the pre-test will be conducted from May 21st to June 27th, 2014. Additional information will follow regarding the next phases,” a spokesperson said.
“For the very first time, the Department will offer households the option of completing their census questionnaire online. As it relates to the online version of the pre-test a total of 1,000 households have been selected.
“Those households that have been chosen to participate will receive a special letter in the mail in the upcoming days advising them of the specific steps they need to take to register and complete the e-Census questionnaire. Registration must take place by May 16th.
“According to the Department of Statistics, the e-Census is in response to the public’s overwhelming feedback during the last Census to complete the questionnaire online. The e-Census is aimed at being convenient, secure and cost effective.
“The public should be aware that the Department is legislated to conduct a Census of Population & Housing in the year 2015. The undertaking of a Census pre-test is a universal best practice stipulated by the United Nations Statistics Division that all countries carry out prior to the actual conduct of a major population census. As a reminder, it is an individual’s civic responsibility to participate in the Census.
“For more information regarding the upcoming Census pre-test, members of the public can contact the Department of Statistics at 297-7761 or visit www.statistics.gov.bm”
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