A Case Study of an Abbreviated Demographic Survey: The New Haven Jewish Population “Mini-Study” of 1987


 

Publication Date: January 1988

Publisher: Council of Jewish Federations (U.S.)

Author(s): Steven M. Cohen

Research Area: Population and demographics

Keywords: American Jews; Demography; Academic Research

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The cost of a normal demographic survey is prohibitive for smaller communities, who nevertheless need them for planning purposes. This article is a case study of a ‘quick and dirty’ method of demographic study that could make this tool more accessible, and presents both the results and the methodology.