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counting
has
changed
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The main problem in taking a census is counting the people.
Robert Keith of the University’s Bureau of Governmental
Research and Service told a Census Seminar at the University Wed
nesday afternoon that the problem with taking the census is “how do
you count the people that are abroad, in the service, or in jail on April
1, every ten years when the population and housing census is taken?
By NAN HENDERSON
Of the Emerald
“Because of this difficulty the Bureau does not have any illusions
as to the precision of the census,” Keith continued. “The Bureau feels
that if they can come within three per cent of the actual figures it is a
good census. Generally the census is an undercount.”
Keith told about 40 people who had gathered for the seminar that
the census has changed greatly since its origination in 1790. “The
census, since then has certainly developed beyond the original pur
pose of simply counting the people to determine required legislative
representation.”
Keith commented on the expense of the census. “In the 1970
census, the Bureau spent about one dollar per person counting people
in the country.”
He cautioned potential users of census data. “If you are going to
use the census, use the definitions included in census publications. An
example of differing definitions would be between a family and a
household. Though you might think they are the same they are not,
according to census definition.
“The Census Bureau does a very good job of defining their terms. I
can’t stress enough the importance of using these definitions,” Keith
concluded.
The availability of the 1970 census was explained. This year, for
the first time, the Census Bureau has recorded census summaries on
magnetic tape. According to Keith the idea behind the Summary
Tape User Program, as it is called, is to make the information
available as soon as it is needed.
Portland State University and the Bureau of Governmental
Research and Service are working together to establish a census tape
center in Oregon. Six tapes containing social, economic, population
and housing data for different geographic areas in Oregon will be
available.
In the 1970 census 20 questions were asked of all the population.
Other questions in varying numbers were asked of smaller per
centages to get a raidom sample of information concerning em
ployment, vocational training, disabilities, second homes, etc.
The six tapes for Oregon have information based on the first
twenty questions and the sample questions. The data is also divided
according to geographic locations such as specific cities, counties, etc.
Though the 1970 tapes have not yet arrived, Keith urged persons
wanting census information to contact the University’s Bureau of
Governmental Research and Service.
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the CSA and ASA reports to mean
“Dr. Leggett’s professional
academic and ethical
qualifications are clearly con
sistent with those expected of
staff members at this University
and in this department.”
They concluded, “We deplore
the University’s use of criteria
other than professional
qualifications. We vigorously
protest this action and strongly
urge that the Administration
limit the criteria by which it
makes appointments to
academic, professional and
ethical fitness. Consideration of
possible political criticism is
clearly not an appropriate
criterion upon which to base such
a decision.”
Leggett, in the eyes of some
faculty members, would fill a gap
in the University sociology
Planning group
discusses land
The “1990” plan for land use of
the Eugene Springfield area was
discussed Thursday by the
Campus Planning Committee
meeting in 101 EMU. The
Committee is currently deciding
whether or not they should or
should not make a recom
mendation on the plan to
University President Robert
Clark.
One phase of the “1990” land
use plan calls for the construction
of a freeway North of campus and
the closure of Franklin
Boulevard The Committee has
previously taken a stand against
the construction of any freeway
north of campus.
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department. Leggett has
published articles on working
class consciousness and has done
work in the field of “white at
titudes toward blacks” according
to Johnson.
Johnson, on the subject of
Leggett’s academic
qualifications, said, “The
academic issue has not to me
been essential. He is certainly
acceptable to the department in
that light.” Johnson added, “No
looser standards than normal
were applied to Leggett in terms
of intellectual criteria.”
Tuesday afternoon Clark met
with members of the sociology
faculty and Sociology Forum who
protested his decision. President
Clark, when questioned if
members of the University
community had approached him
on changing his decision, replied,
“I am sure that that was the
intent of some of those who spoke
with me earlier this week.”
Clark also told the Emerald he
was not considering changing his
decision nor was he considering
reopening the case.
Ron Eachus told the Emerald
he would make efforts to “start a
program through the SEARCH
office which would bring to the
school professors which have
been denied appointments by the
administration. I don’t know for
sure, but we might be able to get
Leggett to come here on a part
time basis at least.”
Leggett, who was last reported
in New York discussing the
publication of his book, has not
been available for comment.
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