For the first time, census-related instructional materials have been solicited from instructors, repackaged, and made available for classroom use.The volume is divided into two parts : the first provides an overview for instructors. Each exercise is described briefly with notations on the skills that the activity develops. The two charts that accompany this section aid in the decision whether to choose a particular exercise and in preparation for its subject and skill orientation.

The second chart specifies reports that need to be available for completion of the activity, as well as relevant supplemental resources. Since many of the desired 1980 census reports may not be published until late 1982, most examples were drawn from 1970 materials and include instructions that allow either 1970 or 1980 data to be used depending on availability.

Population > Statistical methods.

Demography > Statistical methods.

United States > Census, 1980.