The purpose of this Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) research group is to explore the best practices of the measurement of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in the context of Federal information collections.

Background reports from the Federal Interagency Working Group for Improving Measurement of Sexual Orientation

• Why Do Federal Agencies Ask About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) on Surveys?


• Updates on Terminology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Survey Measures


• Current Measures of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Federal Surveys


• Evaluations of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Survey Measures: What Have We Learned?


• Toward a Research Agenda for Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Federal Surveys: Findings, Recommendations, and Next Steps December 2015 FCSM Research Conference.

Media

• CDC Webinar (8/15/19): Improving Measurement of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Federal Statistical System by Nancy Bates and Sylvia Fisher

For further information on SOGI RG, please email  Nancy Bates or Sylvia Fisher, or see the SOGI RG Charter (5.2 MB)