Sample A+D Flashcards
1
Q
what is the first advantage of a sample?
A
less time consuming and expensive than a census
2
Q
what is the second advantage of a sample?
A
fewer people have to respond
3
Q
what is the third advantage of a sample?
A
less data to process than in a census
4
Q
what is the first disadvantage of a sample?
A
the data may not be as accurate
5
Q
what is the second disadvantage of a sample?
A
the sample may not be large enough to give information about small sub-groups of the population
