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'''Hot-Deck Imputation''' replaces missing data with comparable data from the same set. "Hot-deck imputation is a means of imputing data, using the data from other observations in the sample at hand." <ref>http://analytics.ncsu.edu/sesug/1999/075.pdf</ref>
'''Hot-Deck Imputation''' replaces missing data with comparable data from the same set. "Hot-deck imputation is a means of imputing data, using the data from other observations in the sample at hand." <ref>http://analytics.ncsu.edu/sesug/1999/075.pdf</ref>
"Although imputation was used in the 1940 and 1950 censuses to determine characteristics of the population, it was not used to determine the actual population count for apportionment purposes until 1960." <ref>''Utah v. Evans'', 182 F. Supp. 2d 1165 (2001)</ref>
Hot-Deck Imputation may be used in the 2010 census. It is controversial for two reasons. First, the Constitution requires [[Actual Enumeration]]. Second, this type of imputation could easily be used to gerrymander districts in a fashion which will favor Obama's reelection.
Hot-Deck Imputation may be used in the 2010 census. It is controversial for two reasons. First, the Constitution requires [[Actual Enumeration]]. Second, this type of imputation could easily be used to gerrymander districts in a fashion which will favor Obama's reelection.