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'''Robert M. Groves''' is Research Professor at the University of Michigan and a survey expert who has authored many technical articles and books on the topic. President Obama has nominated him to head the U.S. Census Bureau, with responsibility for [[Census 2010]].
'''Robert M. Groves''' is Research Professor at the University of Michigan and a survey expert who has authored many technical articles and books on the topic. President Obama has nominated him to head the U.S. Census Bureau, with responsibility for [[Census 2010]].
In May 2009 six former bureau directors -- appointed both by Democratic and Republican presidents -- wrote a letter to Sen. [[Joe Lieberman]], the Connecticut independent who is chairman of the Homeland Security committee, describing Dr. Groves as a "nonpartisan, academic researcher" who has "published three of the most-cited textbooks and numerous journal articles on survey research." They called him "one of the half-dozen most highly regarded survey research methodologists not only in the United States but in the world."<ref>See [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124226239168917717.html Timothy J. Alberta, "Census Nomination Reignites Debate Over How to Count Population," ''Wall Street Journal'' May 14, 2009] </ref>
Based on court precedents and the [[Census Act]], the Secretary of Commerce has power to conduct the census in whatever way he deems will be most accurate, including the use of adjustment methods. The Census Act states, "Except for the determination of population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible, authorize the use of the statistical method known as 'sampling' in carrying out the provisions of this title.""
Based on court precedents and the [[Census Act]], the Secretary of Commerce has power to conduct the census in whatever way he deems will be most accurate, including the use of adjustment methods. The Census Act states, "Except for the determination of population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible, authorize the use of the statistical method known as 'sampling' in carrying out the provisions of this title.""