Question

In which of the following methods, the data is collected about the whole population?f​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Methods of Data Collection

In this lesson, we will cover four methods of data collection.

Census. A census is a study that obtains data from every member of a population. In most studies, a census is not practical, because of the cost and/or time required.

Sample survey. A sample survey is a study that obtains data from a subset of a population, in order to estimate population attributes.

Experiment. An experiment is a controlled study in which the researcher attempts to understand cause-and-effect relationships. The study is "controlled" in the sense that the researcher controls (1) how subjects are assigned to groups and (2) which treatments each group receives.

In the analysis phase, the researcher compares group scores on some dependent variable. Based on the analysis, the researcher draws a conclusion about whether the treatment (independent variable) had a causal effect on the dependent variable.

Observational study. Like experiments, observational studies attempt to understand cause-and-effect relationships. However, unlike experiments, the researcher is not able to control (1) how subjects are assigned to groups and/or (2) which treatments each group receives