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... respondent in compiling them . As a consequence , new techniques have been introduced for deter- mining what information is needed , what is available in industrial records , and how to collect and process it . Documentation of both the ...
... respondent in compiling them . As a consequence , new techniques have been introduced for deter- mining what information is needed , what is available in industrial records , and how to collect and process it . Documentation of both the ...
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... respondent manufacturers , research organizations , trade associations , and others con- cerned with this growing field . The early discussions of the need for a book such as this began shortly after World War II , when the Bureau of ...
... respondent manufacturers , research organizations , trade associations , and others con- cerned with this growing field . The early discussions of the need for a book such as this began shortly after World War II , when the Bureau of ...
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... respondents , the list of and code numbers for the standard industrial classification categories , and similar documents are usually published in the volumes giving the results of the censuses and surveys and are not reproduced here ...
... respondents , the list of and code numbers for the standard industrial classification categories , and similar documents are usually published in the volumes giving the results of the censuses and surveys and are not reproduced here ...
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... respondents until the compiled statistics are published and distributed . These chapters describe the manner in which a directory of manufacturers is assembled , classified , and tested for completeness ; how controls are maintained to ...
... respondents until the compiled statistics are published and distributed . These chapters describe the manner in which a directory of manufacturers is assembled , classified , and tested for completeness ; how controls are maintained to ...
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... respondent . Where the amplitude of seasonal fluctuations is small and the seasonal changes are gradual , quarterly figures are usually sufficient to correct for seasonal changes and growth . For 1 out of 10 industries there is a marked ...
... respondent . Where the amplitude of seasonal fluctuations is small and the seasonal changes are gradual , quarterly figures are usually sufficient to correct for seasonal changes and growth . For 1 out of 10 industries there is a marked ...
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agencies Annual Survey basis BOASI bulletins cards Census Bureau Census of Manufactures cerns changes check number class of product classificatory classified industrial directory collected commodity surveys compiled complete consumed corrected cost of materials coverage current commodity detail digits disclosure E.I. number electric energy employer identification employment errors establishments estimates example Fabricated metal Facts for Industry factures figures included Internal Revenue Service inventories kindred products letters mailing major industry group man-hours manu manufacturing activity manufacturing plants measure ment monthly multiunit concerns number of employees obtained offset printing operations output payroll percent plant and equipment primary printed problems product class production workers publication published punchcard punched purposes questionnaire records report forms request respondents returns sample specialization ratios specific standard industrial classification statistical information Survey of Manufactures tables tion total number usually value added value of shipments volume
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Page 94 - Rubber products Leather and leather products . . . . . Stone, clay, and glass products . . Primary metal products Fabricated metal products Machinery, except electrical Electrical machinery Transportation equipment Instruments and related products. Miscellaneous manufactures2 Total.
Page 60 - The following general principles were used as guides in developing this classification system: 12 (1) The classification should conform to the existing structure of American industry. (2) The reporting units to be classified are establishments, rather than legal entities or companies.
Page 65 - An establishment is generally defined as a single physical location where business is conducted or where services or industrial operations are performed; for example, a factory, mill, store, mine, or farm.
Page 103 - Commerce or bureau or agency thereof, may, except as provided in section 8 of this title — (1) use the information furnished under the provisions of this title for any purpose other than the statistical purposes for which it is supplied; or CRS - 2 (2) make any publication whereby the data furnished by any particular establishment or individual under this title can be identified...
Page 103 - ... (3) permit anyone other than the sworn officers and employees of the' Department or bureau or agency thereof to examine the individual reports.
Page 42 - Secretary, that the information called for is needed to aid or permit the efficient performance of essential governmental functions or services, or has significant application to the needs of the public, business, or industry and is not publicly available from nongovernmental or other governmental sources...
Page 65 - An establishment is not necessarily identical with the business concern or firm which may consist of one or more establishments.
Page 72 - Ordnance and accessories 20 Food and kindred products 21 Tobacco manufactures 22 Textile mill products 23 Apparel and related products...
Page 35 - The Secretary may make surveys deemed necessary to furnish annual and other interim current data on the subjects covered by the censuses provided for in this title.
Page 37 - that information which may be needed by the various Federal agencies should be obtained with a minimum burden upon enterprises (especially small business enterprises) and other persons required to furnish such information, and at a minimum cost to the Government ; that all unnecessary duplication of efforts in obtaining such information...