what is the difference between census and survey?
Asked by Sneha Tandri
| 13th Jul, 2014,
04:30: PM
Census |
Survey |
It is a large survey that involves asking questions and gathering information pertaining to the entire population. |
In a survey, only a sample from the population is chosen which is then used to make predictions on the representation of the actual population. |
It is time consuming process and takes a long time to generate the results. |
It is a quick process which generates faster results. |
As it takes more time to generate results, it is more accurate as compared to the survey. |
As the results are generated quickly, it is less accurate than the census. |
It is an expensive process and requires lots of money and personnel. |
It is inexpensive process. |
Answered by Akanksha Kaul
| 14th Jul, 2014,
11:55: AM
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