Data collection Flashcards
1
Q
How can you collect population data?
A
-a sensus is carried out every 10 years
- every household is required to do one
-they answer questions of social economic and cultural backgrounds
-the Scottish household survey is a continuous survey which is cheaper
2
Q
Why is the Scottish household survey good?
A
On a conecntrated group so it is cheaper
3
Q
What else do the government collect data on?
A
Migration, for example visa records
4
Q
How often is the census?
A
Every 10 years
5
Q
True or false- householders are not legally required to complete it
A
False
