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- 1. What is the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) and why is it carried out?
- 2. How many households will be involved in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS)?
- 3. When is the Census Coverage Survey (CCS)?
- 4. Who will carry out the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) interviews?
- 5. What form will the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) interview take?
- 6. How can I take part in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) if English isn't my first language?
- 7. Is the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) information collected given to any other organisation or government department?
- 8. Is it compulsory to take part in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS)?
- 9. What is the Census Quality Survey (CQS)?
- 10. How is Census Quality Survey (CQS) carried out?
- 11. Who will carry out Census Quality Survey (CQS) interviews?
Top 1. What is the Census Coverage Survey (CCS), who will take part and why is it carried out?
After every census a survey is carried out to measure the completeness of the census. About 1.5 per cent of households will be asked to take part. If you are one of those households selected you will receive a letter in April or early May to let you know. Even if you have filled in your census questionnaire, we still need your help to ensure the accuracy of the census results by assisting our interviewers if they call on you.
The results of the CCS, when used in conjunction with the census, will provide accurate population figures.
Top2. How many households will be involved in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS)?
For 2011 there will be 40,000 households across Scotland included in the survey.
Top3. When is the Census Coverage Survey (CCS)?
CCS interviewers will be calling at households between Saturday 7 May 2011 and Friday 17 June 2011. The interviewers will conduct a brief doorstep interview with every household in selected postcodes.
Top4. Who will carry out the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) interviews?
CCS interviewers are employed by the General Register Office for Scotland (GROS) specifically for this purpose. They are fully trained and security checked.
Top 5. What form will the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) interview take?
The interview should take approximately 10 minutes and will take place on your doorstep. CCS interviewers will not ask to enter your house.
Top6. How can I take part in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) if English isn't my first language?
We will provide access, via a mobile phone, to an interpreter who will be able to assist you with the interview questions.
Top7. Is the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) information collected given to any other organisation or government department?
No.
Top 8. Is it compulsory to take part in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS)?
No, but the more people who take part in the CCS, the more accurate our count of the population will be.
Top9. What is the Census Quality Survey (CQS)?
The CQS is a follow-up survey conducted in selected households (around 1,500) who have completed the census questionnaire. It allows us to measure the accuracy of the census responses and understand the reasons for any errors, such as a confusing question or low response rate to a particular question.
Top10. How is CQS carried out?
CQS is a computer-aided interview which takes approximately 40 minutes (depending on the size of your household) to complete and will revisit the questions contained in the census questionnaire. These interviews will take place within your home.
Top11. Who will carry out the Census Quality Survey (CQS)?
CQS interviewers will call at households between 19 May 2011and 1 July 2011. The interviewers will be aided by an Assistant Interviewer.
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