Higher Geography Population - Census Taking

Question 1

Give three facts about how population data is gathered every ten years.

Answer 1

A census in Scotland is a survey carried out every 10 years
AND
each householder is asked to complete a detailed questionnaire about the number of people living in their home
AND
householders answer other questions on their social, economic and cultural background

Question 2

How are marriages and other records used to provides an up-to-date count between censuses?

Answer 2

Civil registration of births, deaths provides an up-to-date count between censuses
HATCH, MATCH & DISPATCH

Question 3

In what way is population change continuously measured in Scotland?

Answer 3

The Scottish Household Survey is a continuous survey based on a random sample of the population which is cheaper than carrying out a full census

Question 4

Give some examples of other methods of gathering population other than censuses, civil registrations and population sampling.

Answer 4

The UK Government also collect data on migration using Border Force, for example visa applications and NHS records provide health data