California compiles annual estimates separately from the Census Bureau, which includes unincorporated areas and differing methodology.

Jack D. Forbes (1965:341-343) compiled historical estimates and suggested that before they were first contacted the Quechan had numbered 4,000 or a few more.

'We'll Never Know for Sure' "We'll never know for sure how many were killed, unless the Chinese Government gives out more information," said a Western diplomat who has been compiling estimates.

Ian Steele has compiled estimates ranging from 200 to 1,500.

That compares, nationally, with 67.6 pounds a person for beef and 75.7 pounds for chicken, according to the National Turkey Federation, which compiled estimates from the United States Agriculture Department.

It should also produce sharply higher estimates of recoverable energy reserves in deepwater areas because the United States Geological Survey, the Federal agency that compiles estimates of American energy reserves, has limited its analysis to shallower production areas.

The company plans to compile new estimates, but still contends that Spanish speakers are underrepresented.

Last of all, a substantial statistical difference exists between milled rice and paddy (unmilled rice) production, compounding problems in compiling accurate estimates.

The project manager works with the team to collect the estimates from the team members at the end of the meeting and compiles the final task list, estimates and assumptions.

But when First Call compiles estimates of individual industry analysts, the earnings-growth forecast jumps to 18.7 percent.