Census

Definition

A census is a complete collection of data from every member of a population. It aims to gather information about each individual or item in the entire population.

Related terms

Sampling: Sampling is the process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population for data collection.

Population: Population refers to the entire group of individuals or items that we want to study and draw conclusions about.

Representative Sample: A representative sample is a smaller group that accurately reflects the characteristics and diversity of the larger population.