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
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
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