Greetings,
Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete. The information you provide will provide valuable feedback for the continued improvement of the U.S. Census Bureau's website, data.census.gov.
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting this voluntary study under the authority of 13 U.S.C. Chapter 5, 6, 8(b), 131, 141, 161, 182, 193, 196, and OMB Circular A-133. The purpose of collecting this information is to improve and inform future surveys. Your privacy is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552a). The Privacy Act permits sharing of the information provided to us for work-related purposes as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices (SORNs) COMMERCE/Census -3, Demographic Survey Collection (Census Bureau Sampling Frame); COMMERCE/CENSUS-5, Decennial Census Programs; COMMERCE/CENSUS-4, Economic Survey Collections; and COMMERCE/CENSUS-7, Demographic Survey Collection (non-Census Bureau Sampling Frame). The Census Bureau can use your responses only to produce statistics, and is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could identify you, your business, organization, or institution.
Send comments regarding the 15-minute estimate or any other aspect of this survey, including suggestions for reducing the time it takes to complete this survey, to cedsci.feedback@census.gov. This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This eight-digit OMB approval number, 0690-0030, confirms this approval and expires on 7/31/23. We are required to display this number to conduct this survey. By proceeding, you give your consent to participate in this study.
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How often do you use Census Bureau data?
Daily
1-4 times per week
1-3 times per month
Periodically throughout the year
Once per year or less
This is my first time
Never
When looking for Census Bureau data, how often do you use data.census.gov?
Daily
1-4 times per week
1-3 times per month
Periodically throughout the year
Once per year or less
This is my first time
Never
How often, if at all, did you use our previous Census data website, American Fact Finder (AFF)?
Daily
1-4 times per week
1-3 times per month
Periodically throughout the year
Once per year or less
Never
What are you most often looking for when using data.census.gov?
A single number or statistic
Tables
Maps
Download one or more tables or datasets
Explore Census data without looking for anything specific
Something else Please specify
Once you arrive on data.census.gov, typically, what is the first thing you do?
Enter keywords or question into search bar
Use advanced search
Click a link on the main landing page
Other Please specify
If you don’t find your desired data, typically, what do you do next?
The same thing as the first attempt but use different criteria
Enter keywords or question into search bar
Use advanced search
Follow a suggested link on the website
Exit and use a different website to search
Other Please specify
Typically, how do you specify the geographical area you are interested in (e.g., state, county, city, etc.)?
Include it in search words (e.g., “Poverty in Maryland”)
Through the geographical filter in advanced search
Use maps to set geography
Set geography when customizing table
Edit URL manually
I don’t choose any geographical area. I only search for data for the entire United States.
Other Please specify
How often do you find what you are searching for on data.census.gov?
Always
Most of the time
About half of the time
Less than half of the time
Never
How long does it typically take you to find what you are looking for on data.census.gov?
Less than a minute
1-3 minutes
4-9 minutes
10-20 minutes
Longer than 20 minutes
I never find it
Overall, how satisfied are you with data.census.gov?
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(7) Extremely dissatisfied
How satisfied are you with the performance of data.census.gov?
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(7) Extremely dissatisfied
When thinking about the performance of data.census.gov, what improvement(s) would be the most important to you?
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How satisfied are you with the availability of data in data.census.gov?
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(7) Extremely dissatisfied
When thinking about the availability of data in data.census.gov, what additional datasets, surveys or programs would be most important to include?
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How satisfied are you with the navigation of data.census.gov?
(1) Extremely satisfied
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(7) Extremely dissatisfied
When thinking about the navigation of data.census.gov, what improvement(s) would be most important to you?
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How satisfied are you with the table display in data.census.gov?
(1) Extremely satisfied
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(7) Extremely dissatisfied
When thinking about the table display in data.census.gov, what improvement(s) would be the most important to you?
[Open text field]
How satisfied are you with the mapping features in data.census.gov?
(1) Extremely satisfied
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(7) Extremely dissatisfied
When thinking about the mapping features in data.census.gov, what improvement(s) would be most important to you?
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How satisfied are you with the following features and functionality in data.census.gov?
(1) Extremely satisfied
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(7) Extremely dissatisfied
“Customize Table” feature (e.g., hide, filter, transpose)
Geographic Profile that provides summary data about a specific geographical area
Download feature that outputs data to a machine-readable file
Export or copy features for presentable documents
Ctrl + P to print files
Suggested links to other Census web pages
When thinking about the features and functionality in data.census.gov, what improvement(s) would be the most important to you?
[Open text field]
How likely are you to encourage other people to use data.census.gov?
(1) Extremely likely
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(7) Extremely unlikely
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your experience with data.census.gov?
[Open text field]
We have just a few more questions for you. These are general questions about you and are not specific to your use of data.census.gov.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and over
What is the highest level of education you completed?
Less than high school
High school graduate
Some college
Associates degree (for example: AA, AS)
Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA, BS)
Master’s degree (for example: MA, MS, MEng, Med, MSW, MBA)
Professional degree beyond bachelor’s degree (for example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Doctorate degree (for example: PhD, EdD)
What type of organization are you currently employed (or most recently employed)?
For-profit company or organization
Non-profit organization (including tax-exempt and charitable organizations)
Local government (for example: city or county school district)
State government (including state colleges/universities)
Federal government
Owner of business, professional practice, or farm
Not employed in past 5 years
Full-time student
[If Q28 is “Not employed in past 5 years” or “Full-time student”, Q29 is skipped]
What industry would you consider your employment?
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities
Information
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
Educational services, and health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services
Other services, except public administration
Public administration
We thank you for your time spent taking this survey. Your response has been recorded.
If you have any questions on using data.census.gov, please contact us at cedsci.feedback@census.gov. Additional guidance on using data.census.gov can be found on our Resources page at https://www.census.gov/data/what-is-data-census-gov.html.
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| Author | Jessica C Barnett (CENSUS/CED FED) |
| File Modified | 0000-00-00 |
| File Created | 2021-01-13 |