Question

Write the merits of census method.

Answer 1

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1) Reliable and Accurate: Results based on census method are accurate and highly reliable. This is because each and every item of the population is studied.

2) Less Biased: Results based on census method are less biased. It is because of the absence of investigator's discretion regarding the selection of sample items.

3) Extensive Information: Information collected through the census method is quite exhaustive and therefore, more meaningful because all the items of a universe are examined. For example, population census in India gives exhaustive information relating to the number of people in different parts of the country, their age and sex composition, education, status, occupation, and the like.

4) Study of Diverse Characteristics: By using census method, one can study diverse characteristics of the universe.

5) Study of Complex Investigation: When items in a universe are of complex nature and it is necessary to study each item, only census method can produce the desired results. Data on country's the population are collected by this method.

6) Indirect Investigation: Census method can be successfully used in indirect investigations relating to unemployment, poverty,corruption, etc.