Importance And Problems of Census - SS1 Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is a census?
A population count
A type of survey
A type of election
A type of weather event
Why is census data important?
It helps allocate resources
It helps businesses plan for the future
It provides demographic data
All of the above
What is one problem with a census?
Undercounting
Overcounting
Privacy concerns
All of the above
What type of information does census data provide?
Age, gender, and race
Education level
Occupation
All of the above
What is one reason why conducting a census can be expensive?
It requires hiring many people
It requires a lot of technology
It requires extensive data analysis
All of the above
What is one benefit of census data?
Census data is used by researchers to study a variety of topics, including health, education, and economics.
Name one problem with conducting a census.
Some people may not be counted in the census, which can lead to inaccurate population counts and a misallocation of resources.