Census and Sample Survey Quiz

What's the fundamental difference between a census and a sample survey?

• Census data collection is from a part of the population, whereas the sample survey is data collected from the whole population.

• The census collects data from the whole population whereas the sample survey collects data from a subset of the population.

• Both data collections are from the whole population.

• Both collect data from a small sample.

Which of the following is an advantage of the census?

• Data are collected more rapidly

• It is less costly

• Complete and accurate data for the total population

• It requires fewer resources

What is the census method's main drawback?

• Large populations shouldn't use it.

• It consistently offers insufficient information.

• It is less detailed and quicker.

• It's not representative enough.

Which of the following methods is used to ensure a sample survey is representative of the population?

• Selecting participants randomly

• Collecting data from the entire population

• Using outdated sources of data

• Excluding certain groups

For what reason is a survey being conducted?

• To gather information on a population.

• To expand the population.

• To permanently lower research expenses.

• To influence public sentiment.

For national demographic research, what kind of survey is most frequently used?

• Census

• Survey of Sample

• Case Analysis

• Test

What is one of Sample Survey's main benefits?

• The entire population is studied.

• The cost is excessive.

• It makes extrapolation from a small group possible.

• It takes a lot of time and money.