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Frey says more deaths than births among white Americans signals big demographic shifts
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Highlights
Trainees Nelson Saldaña, Sarah Seelye and Ellen Compernolle awarded PSC grants
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Yu Xie to give DBASSE's David Lecture April 30, 2013 on "Is American Science in Decline?"
U-M grad programs do well in latest USN&WR "Best" rankings
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Follow us IPA National Center for Health Statistics
a PSC Research Project
Investigator: James M. Lepkowski
Summary
The IPA will cover work related to survey design and analysis. More specifically, the project will entail statistical research to include: 1) Work on combining information from multiple sources, including the use of external information to improve survey designs and estimates; 2) Developing methods for and evaluations of adjustments for nonresponse in surveys; and 3) Redesign of the National Health Interview Survey. The IPA assignee will also service in a leadership role in research by collaborating with and mentoring NCHS staff, advising the Director and the Associate Director, and helping to build the NCHS research program.
| Funding: | Health and Human Services, Department of-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Funding Period: 09/01/2011 to 08/30/2013