portugal census 2011. why do a census? survey asks questions only of a random sample. a census asks...
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Portugal Census 2011Portugal Census 2011
Why do a census?Why do a census?Survey asks questions only of a
random sample.A census asks everyone to
answer questions.Reasons:
◦No sampling error◦Get demographics at neighborhood
level
Portugal census historyPortugal census historyCountries have been doing
censuses since early Egyptian timesFirst census in Portugal in 1864Every 10 (or 11) years since 1890The 2011 census will be the 15th
census for PortugalCensus day is March 21Cost is 45 million euros30.000 workers neededGathered in person and by internet
Answering Census 2011Answering Census 2011Questions cover individuals,
families, housing units and structures
Response is mandatory (Law No. 22/2008 of May 13)
All responses are strictly confidential
Person questionsPerson questionsAge, sex, marital status, religionAge at first and last marriageNumber of children bornLegal status, year of arrival,
nationalityHometown, residence 1 and 5 years
agoEducation level, degree, majorProfession, industryHours worked per weekPlace of work, transport, time to workHandicaps, literacy
Housing questionsHousing questionsType of buildingAccessibility for handicappedExterior materialsEra of constructionPosition by adjacent buildingsArea, Number of floors and roomsKitchen, water, toilet, elevatorHeating, air conditioningRepairs needed?Seismic vulnerability Individuals and familiesOwnership, costs
Questions NOT askedQuestions NOT askedRaceUnion membershipPolitical partySexual orientationHealth statusCrime victimizationTelephone, computer
Census geographyCensus geographyBase Cartográfica dos Censos
(BGRI 2011) is a digital map of Portugal
Levels:◦Continente, Açores e Madeira◦Distrito◦Concelho/Município◦Freguesia◦Lugar
Census resultsCensus resultsPreliminary results July 2011Provisional results by January
2012Final results in late 2012
Kinds of storiesKinds of storiesChange over time: National and
local demographics, growth, jobs, etc.
Comparisons among placesIdeas:
◦Changing workplace: Women, jobs◦Immigration/emigration◦Mobility◦Literacy and education◦Housing problems
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Perguntas?Perguntas?