What changes did the Bureau make to the conceptualization and operationalization of race in the 2000 census?

Make sure to follow the directions in order.

First, provide a definition of the terms: “conceptual definition” and “operational definition”.

Next, conceptualize and operationalize the variable “race.”

Read the Census Bureau’s report on race at:?http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/c2kbr01-1.pdf

Answer the following questions after reading the report:

  • What changes did the Bureau make to the conceptualization and operationalization of race in the 2000 census?
  • Why did the Bureau make these changes?
  • Could the difference in operationalization produce different conclusions about race?
  • Does the Bureau’s conceptualization and operationalization of race coincide with yours???If so, how?? If not, what is different?


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