0
because its faster and then when you use a sample you can easily make accurate predictions about what would/will happen next
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When will you prefer sampling instead of census?
It is a judgment call based on the accuracy required, time allotted and costs. If you need data quickly, at a reasonable cost and time (of course depending on how many individuals there are in the population), you would take a sample. If the population is a reasonable number that all individuals in the population could be used, then go for the census.
What is sample and population relationship?
The sample is a subset of the population. For example, the population may be all the people at your school. A sample might be 5 people from each class. There are different types of sampling methods. The most commonly used is a simple random sample. When your obtain data from the entire population this is called a census.
Why is a sample used more often than a population?
because it is simpler and more accurate
Why do you think a survey is used more often than a census?
A survey is used more often than a census because a census requires everybody to respond, while a survey only needs a few people. This means a survey is advantageous for many reasons:It doesn't matter if not everyone responds, you can just survey more people.It is much cheaper to survey than hold a census.It is less effort to hold a survey than hold a census.It takes less time to hold a survey than hold a census.
How is census data collected and used?
information on the census was collected by enternet or by ask, Google,answers.com
What is the difference between a sample and a census?
A Census is the type of survey for a complete population. A Sample Survey is only a portion of the population which is used to make predictions on the representation of the actual population.
The techniques used to find out something about a population such as their average age based on a sample are referred to as?
A Census
Why inferential statistics is not required in census?
Inferential statistical methods are used when data is collected from a sample in the population. Inferential statistics are used to generalize the results of the sample to the population. In a census you have data from each and every member of the population, so you just use descriptive statistics.
When will you prefer sampling instead of census?
It is a judgment call based on the accuracy required, time allotted and costs. If you need data quickly, at a reasonable cost and time (of course depending on how many individuals there are in the population), you would take a sample. If the population is a reasonable number that all individuals in the population could be used, then go for the census.
A numerical value used as a summary measure for a sample such as sample mean is known as a?
This is called a sample statistic. They are often used to give a general picture of a more specific whole.
Which kind of sample is most frequently used by social scientists?
Social scientists most often use a random sample
What is sample and population relationship?
The sample is a subset of the population. For example, the population may be all the people at your school. A sample might be 5 people from each class. There are different types of sampling methods. The most commonly used is a simple random sample. When your obtain data from the entire population this is called a census.
What purpose is is served when water is used instead of a sample substance?
For example to establish a zero point for an instrument or to make a measurement on water considered as a pure sample.
What is often used instead of fuse?
Circuit breakers are often used instead of fuses.For more information see the answers to the Related Questions shown below.
What is often used instead of a fuse?
Circuit breakers are often used instead of fuses.For more information see the answers to the Related Questions shown below.
Why is distilled water used to dissolve the detergent sample instead of tap water?
There are impurities and added chemicals in tap water that may alter the sample testing result.
Why is a sample used more often than a population?
because it is simpler and more accurate
