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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"United States Census"”.
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The social economy of a country town: Montrose, Pennsylvania, 1800-1840
… lived in urban communities, defined by the United States Census as towns larger than 2,500 persons, whereas 3,728,000 Americans resided in primarily rural, small-town societies; by 1860 a total of 6,217,000 people lived in urban areas, while 25,227,000 persons, or, approximately, seventy …
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Living On Borrowed Time: A Longitudinal Examination of a Time-Limited Housing Voucher Program
… families currently living in poverty across the United States (Census, 2010). These families are often stressed and spread thin in their daily lives. Different governmental supports are used to bolster individuals and families during their experiences of poverty. One such entity is the United …
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Technology-enabled political empowerment
… participation and community involvement in the United States have declined steadily and significantly over the past four decades, and some attribute the fall to new media, such as television and the Internet. This thesis is a study of new technologies and their impact on political and community …
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Illiteracy in Virginia: a social problem
According to the United States census of 1930, there were 162,588 illiterates in the state of Virginia, This amounts to 8,7 percent of the total population (1,872,838) ten years of age and over. Illiteracy is s social problem in that it involves social situations, it is a product of group life, it …
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Classification and Statistical Analysis of Employment Growth in United States Counties
… across ten county-level data sets from the United States Census to describe trends in these variables. Linear regression is used to examine connections between principal component trends and growth in economy-wide employment, labor force participation, and employment in four main economic …
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The jewels of the community: African American grandmothers raising their grandchildren-building hope, nurturing dreams and sustaining their legacy
According to the United States Census Bureau (2010) increasing numbers of children in the U. S. are living with their grandparents, whom are responsible for their grandchildren's care and upbringing. Although this phenomenon cuts across social class and ethnic group lines, it appears to be common …
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Neighborhood Violence Perceptions and TANF Receipt
… Children, and Families Three-City Study, United States Census data, and Chicago Police Department, I find that the interaction of neighborhood tenure and perceptions of violence increase months on TANF. The interaction of race and perceptions of violence also increases TANF receipt for …
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SARS-COV-2 DISSEMINATION USING UNITED STATES COUNTY ADJACENCIES
… distancing and quarantine. By analyzing the United States’ county network structure, one can model and interdict potential higher infection areas. County officials can provide targeted information, preparedness training, and increased testing in these areas. While these approaches may provide …
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Trends in Fertility in Kentucky Counties: Social and Structural Components
… with fertility levels. This study used the United States Census Bureau and Kentucky Vital Statistics data to examine changes in fertility in Kentucky counties from 1970 to 1990 and to test whether fertility rates (GFR and children ever born) for the years 1970, 1980, and 1990 varied …
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The impact of rising women's salaries on marital and relationship satisfaction.
… in the context of data gathered from the recent United States census. Results from this study also are compared to the findings of other key studies. Emergent data may be used to prepare counselors to work more effectively with couple clients and to assist employers in the development of work …
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The Language-Dream Relationship in Multilinguals
<p>According to the United States Census Bureau, the United States alone is host to around 350 languages. When it comes to investigating languages in dreams by multilinguals, some studies have focused heavily on only two languages—Spanish and English. The purpose of this study was to add to the …
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Determinants of Sports Performance: Case Studies on Olympics & Major League Soccer
… Analyis, Bureau of Labor Statistics and the United States Census Bureau. We will use a Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimation and instrumental variable (IV) estimation which assists us in controlling for observed endogeneity. The third chapter examines the competitive transition and …
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Affects of extracurricular activities on youth in the ASD population
… regarding program opportunities. Data from the United States Census Bureau was examined to obtain the average income of Hunterdon, Gloucester, and Cumberland Counties.</p>
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A business plan for iXa walker
… medical equipment market. Using data from the United States Census, the industry databases Hoovers and Frost and Sullivan, and market interviews we determined the market potential for the iXa Walker and drafted recommendations for bringing the product to market. We recommend a limited initial …
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"We've Got Something More to Prove Here": Racial-Ethnic and Social Class Identities and the Challenges Facing Latina/o College Students
… of the fastest growing minority groups in the United States. In fact, the United States Census Bureau projects that by the year 2050, the numbers of Hispanics will more than double, increasing from the current figure of 50.5 million to 102.6 million. Despite such rapid population growth, the …
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Promoting Business: A New Outlook for the City of Kennesaw
According to the United States Census Bureau Kennesaw is one of the fastest growing cities in Cobb County (2000). Advancements in education and demographics have strikingly changed over the past 25 years allowing Kennesaw to surpass national, state, and regional increases since 1970. According to …
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An analysis of trends and conditions in school districts with black superintendents and a composite profile of the black superintendent at his/her initial appointment
… serving in school districts in 14 states. The participants were asked to provide biographical data and respond to a five-point rating scale that represented their perception on statements related to trends and characteristics in their districts. The demographic data was collected …
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The Relationship of Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution With Breast Cancer Incidence, Stage, and Histological Grade In South Carolina Women
… Carolina Central Cancer Registry (SCCCR) and United States Census in order to conduct an ecological cross sectional study of exposure to traffic-related air pollutants (measured by residential distance to roads and street density) in relation to breast cancer risk among 10,028 subjects. …
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An Analysis of Texans' Behaviors and Attitudes Toward Laundry Practices and Water Use
… in homes with washing machines according to the United States Census Bureau (Rhodes & Gustafson, 2021). The level of water usage from washing machines is particularly worrisome in regions of the U.S. that often experience drought and water scarcity, such as portions of Texas. Further, Texas’ …
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An examination of the racial identities of undergraduate multiracial college students in the United States
… combinations—white and some other race (United States Census Bureau, 2021). On college campuses specifically, the multiracial student population is expected to be one of the fastest growing throughout the coming years (Hermsmeyer et al., 2021). Multiracial identities have long questioned …
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