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DataFerrett The DataFerrett tool is used to search American Community Survey Public Use Microdata, Current Population Survey (CPS), CPS supplemental surveys, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), SIPP Topical Module surveys, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Survey of Program Dynamics, the American Housing Survey, National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Associated Recreation, The New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, County Business Patterns, and the Public Libraries Survey. It is an online analytically oriented, self-service tool designed to deliver a wide variety of population, health, economic, geographic and housing information about the United States to individuals, businesses, governments, and organizations. This tool provides easy access to accurate, relevant, and timely information that supports learning, facilitates decision-making, empowers individuals, and strengthens communities. DOC CENSUS Population 2012-07-25 11:31:45
Current Population Survey The Current Population Survey (CPS) is the primary source of labor force statistics for the U.S. population. It is the source of numerous high-profile economic statistics, including the national unemployment rate, and provides data on a wide range of issues relating to employment and earnings. The CPS also collects extensive demographic data that complement and enhance our understanding of labor market conditions in the nation. The survey is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). DOC CENSUS Labor Force, Employment, and Earnings 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Contingent Worker Supplement A national survey conducted to obtain data on contingent or temporary work that a person does without expecting continuing employment from a particular employer. The universe for this survey is each household member age 15 and older who had a job and worked for pay during the reference work or household members age 15 and older who did not have a job during the reference week but looked for work in the last year and were available for work during the reference week. It is a proxy response survey. DOC CENSUS Labor Force, Employment, and Earnings 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Displaced Workers/Job Tenure Supplement A national survey conducted to measure the severity of job displacements and assess employment stability during a period of downsizing at many firms, and increased use of temporary and contract labor. The universe for the survey is all persons who are eligible for the Current Population Survey (CPS) labor force items. This is a proxy response survey that is sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). DOC CENSUS Labor Force, Employment, and Earnings 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement A national survey conducted to produce annual income and migration statistics, including official poverty figures. The ASEC also produces work experience, noncash benefits and health insurance data. It is sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Census Bureau, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). DOC CENSUS Income, Expenditures, Poverty, and Wealth 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement A national survey conducted to obtain information about household food expenditures, food program participation, food sufficiency, ways for coping with food insecurity, and concerns about food security. The universe for the survey are households eligible for the basic Current Population Survey (CPS). This includes households that are 185 percent of poverty and lower that will be asked all supplement questions as well as households over 185 percent of poverty that will be asked only a few questions, unless their answers identify them as "food insecure" and therefore eligible for the entire supplement. This is a proxy response supplement. However, interviewers are asked to interview (if at all possible) the person who buys or prepares the food for the household. DOC CENSUS Income, Expenditures, Poverty, and Wealth 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Fertility and Marital History Supplement (1995) A national survey conducted to obtain fertility and marital history data. The universe for this survey is all households members 15-65 years of age. The fertility questions are asked of females 15-44 years of age. DOC CENSUS Population 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Fertility Supplement A national survey conducted to obtain fertility data that will assist researchers in determining changes in the number of births at specified periods in the past that have altered the Nation's population composition. The universe for this survey is each household that was eligible for the Current Population Survey (CPS). The fertility questions are asked of females 15-44 years of age. It is a proxy response survey. DOC CENSUS Population 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Internet and Computer Use Supplement A national survey conducted to obtain information about the extent of the nation's internet and computer use. The computer usage questions are asked of all household reference persons, or the spouses of the reference person, if the reference person is not available for interview. DOC CENSUS Science and Technology 2012-07-30 10:06:03
Current Population Survey Library Use Supplement A national survey conducted to obtain data on library use and accessibility of public library resources to people with disabilities. Each household eligible for the basic Current Population Survey (CPS) are asked the library use questions. DOC CENSUS Education 2012-07-30 10:06:03