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It also breaks down strengths and weaknesses across key areas.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"How are TASC scores calculated and how long does administration take?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"TASC administration takes two to four days. Scores are calculated from answers provided directly by NSO staff, and the tool is organized into modules.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"How do TASC results support capacity building and funding decisions?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"TASC results help NSOs identify where improvement is needed and allow NSOs and donors to justify funding for targeted training. Administering TASC before and after also supports measuring the impact of capacity-building activities.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},265922,1789402672,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",{"doc_id":79,"user_id":84,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":85,"doc_module":4,"category_id":86,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":87,"file_id":88,"file_url":89,"file_type":90,"file_size":91,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":26,"language":92,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":93,"faqs":94,"seo_title":95,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":80,"read_time":96,"preview_page_count":4},137455077381,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_994ba38a5ba835b3df7d355c54d3ed8d",8,"The U.S. Census Bureau’s Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC) provides a quantitative measure of the capacity of a National Statistical Office (NSO) in developing countries to conduct population and housing surveys or censuses.  \nThe TASC aims to measure the overall capacity of an NSO, as well as provide a breakdown of the areas of strength and weakness. Although this information has many uses, three stand out. The TASC:  \n1) aids NSOs in identifying areas where improvement is needed;  \n2) can help NSOs and donors to justify the need for funding for training in specific areas; and,  \n3) can provide a measure of the impact of capacity building activities by being administered at two points in time, before and after.  \nAdministration of the TASC takes two to four days. TASC scores are calculated from answers provided directly by the NSO staff. The TASC is broken into modules to facilitate administration and clearly define the areas of strength and weakness for an NSO. The modules of the TASC are:  \n• Institutional Capacity  \n• Planning and Management  \n• Mapping  \n• Sampling  \n• Questionnaire Content and Testing  \n• Field Operations  \n• Data Processing  \n• Data Analysis and Evaluation  \n• Data Dissemination  \n• Publicity  \n• Mobile Data Capture  \nJanuary 2023  \nThe Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC)  \nMeasuring  \nStatistical Capacity  \nThe U.S. Census Bureau  \nworks with international  \nassistance partners, such  \nas the USAID Office of  \nPopulation and  \nReproductive Health  \nand bilateral and  \ninternational  \norganizations, to provide  \ntraining and technical  \nassistance to countries.  \nFor inquiries and additional information, contact:  \nInternational Programs Center Population Division  \nU.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road  \nWashington, D.C. 20233 Email: [pop.international@census.gov](pop.international@census.gov)  \n [https://www.census.gov/programs](https://www.census.gov/programs) surveys/international-programs.html  \nThe TASC has been administered successfully in multiple countries. Results from the TASC have led to capacity building activities tailored specifically to the NSOs greatest areas of weakness. Results have also aided NSOs in securing additional help from multiple stakeholders, including hardware, software, and training.  \nThe U.S. Census Bureau is available to administer the TASC and provide recommendations that address the primary needs of the NSO as identified by the scores. The TASC may also be administered by other neutral parties.  \nThe TASC is now available both as a paper-based tool, and as a digital tool. Available materials for the TASC include:  \n• Administration Manual  \n• Administration Power Point  \n• TASC Booklet / TASC Digital Survey  \n• Answer Sheet / Digital Answer Sheet  \n• Results Calculator  \nFor questions about the TASC, please contact:  \n[pop.international@census.gov](pop.international@census.gov)  \nThe TASC provides an NSO with an objective, quantitative assessment of their areas of strength and weakness in preparation for a population and housing  \ncensus or survey.  \nThis is one in a series of fact sheets introducing the Census Bureau and the assistance it provides to countries around the world. The Census Bureau helps countries improve their national statistical systems by engaging in statistical capacity building activities that aim to enhance competencies in several areas in sustainable ways. Topics in this series include:  \n• Statistical Capacity Building  \n• Population Census  \n• Socioeconomic and Demographic Surveys  \n• Population Estimates and Projections  \n• The Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC)  \n• CSPro – Processing Census and Survey Data  \n• Demographic and Economic Analysis  \n• Geographic Information Systems  \n• Courses and Workshops","cbCaieUn8QoCEhWs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieUn8QoCEhWs","pdf",748377,"English","# Overview\n## Purpose and uses\n# How TASC works\n## Administration and scoring\n## Modules and coverage\n# Results and delivery options\n## Strengths, weaknesses, and impact measurement\n## Paper-based and digital tools","[{\"question\":\"What is the TASC tool used for?\",\"answer\":\"TASC provides an objective, quantitative assessment of a National Statistical Office’s capacity to conduct population and housing surveys or censuses. 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