Question

write the note on census method about 100 words

Answer 1

The census method is most commonly used by the government in connection with the national population, housing census, agriculture census, etc. where the vast knowledge about these fields is required. Whenever the entire population is studied to collect the detailed data about every unit, then the census method is applied.

One of the major advantages of census method is the accuracy as each and every unit of the population is studied before drawing any conclusions of the research. When more and more data are collected the degree of correctness of the information also increases. Also, the results based on this method are less biased.

The census method can be applied in a situation where the separate data for every unit in the population is to be collected, such that the separate actions for each is taken. For example, the preparation of the voter’s list for election purposes, income tax assessment, recruitment of personnel, etc. are some of the areas where the census method is adopted. This method can be used where the population is comprised of heterogeneous items, i.e. different characteristics.

Though the census method provides a complete data of the population under study, it is very costly and time-consuming. Often, this method is dropped down because of these constraints and the sampling method, where certain items representative of the larger group, is selected to draw the conclusions.

Answer 2

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses include agriculture, business, and traffic censuses. The United Nations defines the essential features of population and housing censuses as "individual enumeration, universality within a defined territory, simultaneity and defined periodicity", and recommends that population censuses be taken at least every 10 years. United Nations recommendations also cover census topics to be collected, official definitions, classifications and other useful information to co-ordinate international practice.

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