Official South Africa Census 2021 Testing-everything you need to know
we are pleased to inform you about South Africa Census 2021 Testing-see full details below
Pre-test surveys and pilot censuses are a critical part of the census planning process as they provide the opportunity to test all aspects of the census undertaking. The tests enable the review of new methodologies relating to processes and procedures, changes in questionnaire design and any new questions added to the census questionnaire, among other issues.
Phase one of the Census 2021 Mini – Test
Phase one of the Census 2021 Mini – Test focused on the population in dwelling units in selected areas around the country. The selected areas were Buffalo City, Cape Town, Emalahleni, Ekurhuleni, Kimberley, Mangaung, Polokwane, Rustenburg and Umgungudlovu.This was conducted from 9 October to 5 November 2019.
Data collection methodologies:
To test the methodology for the enumerating the population in dwelling units
Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI):
Capturing the information on a digital device rather than a paper questionnaire
Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI):
Whereby a respondent completes the questionnaire via the web
Phase two of the Census 2021 Mini-Test
Phase two of the Census 2021 Mini-Test focuses on the population in special dwelling institutions, transients, homeless population and population in dwelling units. The selected areas are Buffalo City, Thabo Mofutsanyane, City of Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, Nkangala, Umgungundlovu, Capricorn, Frances Baard and Bojanala. This will be conducted from 15 February to 13 March 2020.
Data collection methodologies:
To test the methodology for the enumerating the population in dwelling units
Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI):
Capturing the information on a digital device rather than a paper questionnaire
Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI):
Whereby a respondent completes the questionnaire via the web
Fieldworker Verification
Stats SA fieldworkers can be identified through the official Stats SA Identification (ID) Card displaying the Stats SA logo, the photograph and unique number of the fieldworker.