Practice Sampling And Non-sampling Errors (2.7) - Collection of Data

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Question 1.
Define primary data.
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Think about how this data is collected.
Question 2.
What is a census?
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It involves complete enumeration.
3Question 3.
What is primary data?
- Data collected by others
- Data collected firsthand
- Data that is obsolete
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Focus on who collects the data.
4Question 4.
True or False: A census collects data from only a portion of the population.
- True
- False
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Think about the purpose of a census.
Question 5.
Design a survey on a local community issue. List potential sampling errors and how you would mitigate them.
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Reflect on the population diversity.
Question 6.
Evaluate a past census data set for its reliability. What non-sampling errors might arise from it?
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Consider the methodology and follow-ups.

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