Mention the merits and demerits of census method
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merits - a way of seeing the population, all averages etc. with the help of census its easier for the government ot make better changes for the future eg; improving the reduction of poverty through a check of no. of poverty people. Results based on census method are accurate and highly reliable. Study of Diverse Characteristics, Study of a Complex Investigation, Extensive Information, Less Biased
demerits- Census method is very costly and is, therefore, generally not used for ordinary investigations. Only the government or some big institutions can afford to use this method and that too for specific purposes only. Census method requires a lot of manpower. Training of a large number of enumerators becomes essential but is a very difficult process. Not suitable for Large Investigations: If the universe comprises large number of items, it may not be possible to cover each and every item: Census method becomes practically inoperative in such situations. Census method is suitable when: Area of investigation is limited.
The units are of different qualitative phenomenon.
More accuracy is desired.
The use of census method depends on the area of research, its purpose and the available resources time, money and energy.
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