Agility in Action 2.0 Released

The Census Bureau has released Agility in Action 2.0: A Snapshot of Enhancements to the American Community Survey. This document describes the efforts we are undertaking to create a positive customer experience while maintaining the high quality of American Community Survey (ACS) data. It provides background on the issues facing the ACS, methods to address the issues, and the path forward. This is the next version of the Agility In Action plan for the ACS (Versions 1.2, 1.1).

Research activities are described in the following subsections:

• Enhancing Respondent Mail Materials
• Employing Alternative Data Sources
• Modifying the Modes and Design of the ACS
• Ensuring Agile Design
• Improving Messaging and Communications
• Understanding the Respondent’s Experience
• Improving Group Quarters Data Collection and Products