The Government Statistics Section shares highlights from their upcoming JSM 2015 sessions.
Government Statistics
Government Statistics Section Sponsors Data Challenge at JSM
As part of the Government Statistics Section data challenge, eight contestants will present their work in two sessions during the Joint Statistical Meetings in Seattle, Washington.
Nominations Requested for Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring Award
Nominations for the Jeanne E. Griffith Mentoring Award will be accepted beginning in January 2015. This recognition is awarded annually to a supervisor, technical director, team coordinator, or other member of federal, state, or local government statistical staff for his or her efforts in supporting the work and developing the careers of junior statisticians.
Government and Social Statistics Section
Members of the Social Statistics and Government Statistics sections have organized many events for the upcoming Joint Statistical Meetings in Montréal.
Message from GSS Outgoing Chair
Steven Paben, 2011 chair of the Government Statistics Section reflects on the past year and summarizes where the section stands.
Forecasting Citrus Production in Florida
During the last decade, nearly three quarters of all United States citrus was grown in Florida. The relative size of the Florida citrus crop demands that statistically accurate forecasts be made starting in October of each year and continuing throughout the marketing year. To provide these statistically accurate forecasts, the National Agricultural Statistics Service developed a survey program based on objective counts and measurements (rather than subjective reporting from individual producers). Read about it here.
Maximizing Your JSM Experience: A Checklist for JSM 2011
The Government Statistics Section offers a checklist to help you get ready for the Joint Statistical Meetings.
Message from the Chair
John Dixon, 2010 GSS chair, thanks the executive committee and highlights the section’s accomplishments in 2010.
Travel Survey Provides Wealth of Information
The Government Statistics Section provides an update on the National Household Travel Survey and its importance to the nation.
