Multi-modal of data collection for the 2010 Population and Housing

Census

National Statistical Office, Thailand

(Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 26-29 April 2010)

Management of Statistical Information Systems (MSIS2010)

Thailand’s first Population Census was conducted in 1909.

Since 1960, NSO has been responsible for administrating

Population Census every 10 years.

The latest Population and Housing Census was carriedout in April 2000 and ICR technology was first

implementedfor data capturing.

The 2010 Population and Housing Census has beenassigned on 1st – 31st July. This year is also 100th

Anniversary of census.

Census Background

To promote on the media:

- Announcement in newspapers - Broadcast by community radio and television- Poster drawing competition, Census logo and slogan

contest - distributing promotional calendar of Census 2010

and selling Census memorable stamps.

Preparation of Census

Two pilot census tests were conducted :

- One in 2008 in the Phitsanulok province (Northern)- Second in 2009 in Bangkok

The objective of the pilot tests were to test all stages

(preparation and planning, data collection, data processing

and data analysis and dissemination) which were thelessons learned for planning the 2010 Population andHousing Census.

Preparation of Census

The 2010 Population and Housing Census

Multi-modal of Data Collection

Database

Create & Load Database

ICRInput Files /

Databases

Machine Edit

Weight

Tabulation

Analysis

Internet

Telephone

Current ICR System

ICR Linkage System

Scanner Units

Verification Station 80 Units

Image Retrieval System

MainframeServer ICR

External Storage

National Statistical OfficeNational Statistical OfficeNational Statistical Office

Decentralize data capturing for Population Census 2010

Distribute scanner to Provincial OfficeDistribute scanner to Provincial Office

Verify

Server External

Storage

Each province scans questionnaires and Each province scans questionnaires and

Upload image files through FTP toUpload image files through FTP to

The Central Office for ICR systemThe Central Office for ICR system

Internet data collection is an alternative for self-enumeration. The objective are decreasing coverage error,providing a way to get at hard-to-enumerate households.

Web-based Data Entry is designed for self-enumeration

on Internet that the respondent can be accessed. NSO isfirstly provided for 2010 Population and Housing Censusthat would be convenience mode to the respondent tocomplete the questionnaire within the schedule time frame.The internet target is user- friendly reliable, unbiased andconfidential.

Internet

NSO is also planed for the firstly use of Computer AssistedTelephone Interviewing (CATI) technique that the interviewerfrom Telephone Interview Center (TIC) reads the questiondeveloped on the computer screen and records the respondent'sanswers directly into the Web-based Data Entry.

Regarding limited connecting network on peak time duringcensus period, software applications of Web-based Data Entry for 2010 census was outsourced.

However, the specific outsourcing issues are detailed andmanaged. NSO’s IT team would be evaluated to ensure theunderstanding of requirements for timeliness, quality assurance,data confidentiality and security.

Telephone

To aggregate the completeness cleaned data of

2010 Population and Housing Census from multi-

sources before transferring to databases. Standard

databases platform have been provided to DataWarehouse, Data Lab, NSO-GIS.

Data Management

Integration Databases of Population Census/Dissemination

NSO have planed to link the Population Census databaseto Government Strategic Information Center (GSIC) to supportthe government agencies and disseminate the Knowledgethrough NSO Website.

GSIC (Government Strategic Information Center) The Cabinet approved for implementing GSIC in 2004.

The aim was responsible for administration and integratingall country data levels included government in provincial area. It also supported data for administration to Primeminister service center.

Provide data to GSIC

Provide data to GSIC

DataProvider

Government Strategic Information Center (GSIC)

InformationRetriever

Governmentagencies

ProvidePopulation

Census Data

ManageMaster Data

Analyze Data

RequirementAnalysis

Provide data to GSIC

The NSO has expanded Information Technology services which users can access through internet web site : http://www.nso.go.th

The summary statistics from censuses and surveys, statistical standard are as follows:

- Data Warehouse Dissemination System- Data Laboratory is also enable users to select the

request data. Users can access though the login screen.- Statistical Geographic Information System : SGIS

(Type of Spatial geographic data with boundaries of province,

district, sub-district on web by using Geographic Information System)

The Statistical Information Technology Services and Dissemination

Thanks for your attention

Q & A