Explain the difference between a sample and a census. Every 10 years, the U.S. C
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Explain the difference between a sample and a census. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau takes a census. What does that mean?
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
A sample is a collection of people or objects taken from the population of interest. A census is a survey in which every member of the population is measured. When the U.S. Census Bureau takes a census, it conducts a survey of all people living in the U.S.
B.
A sample is a group of objects or people we wish to study. A census is a numerical value that characterizes some aspect of a sample. When the U.S. Census Bureau takes a census, it measures some aspect of a sample of people living in the U.S.
C.
A sample is a survey in which every member of the population is measured. A census is a survey in which every member of the sample is measured. When the U.S. Census Bureau takes a census, it conducts a survey of a sample of people living in the U.S.
D.
A sample is a group of objects or people we wish to study. A census is a collection of people or objects taken from the population of interest. When the U.S. Census Bureau takes a census, it selects a portion of people living in the U.S.
Explanation / Answer
A.
A sample is a collection of people or objects taken from the population of interest. A census is a survey in which every member of the population is measured. When the U.S. Census Bureau takes a census, it conducts a survey of all people living in the U.S.
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