Census Method, Population Census, Suitability, Merits, Demerits | Collection of Data
Learning Outcomes:-
Through this
module, you will gain understanding on:-
1. CENSUS Method
2. Census of Population
3. Suitability, Merits, Demerits of
Census Method
CENSUS
Method-
● Data are collected covering every item of the universe or population relating to the problem under investigation
● implies complete enumeration (गणना)
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e.g. Census of Population
Census of India-
● Decennial Publication (हर दस साल में)
● Published by registrar general and census commissioner of India
● Comprehensive source of secondary data on Indian Demography
● covering each & every household of the country
|
statistical study of
human populations the number and characteristics of the people who live in an area, in relation to:- 1. their age, sex, if they are married or not, etc. 2. Size, Growth rate, population distribution 3. Population projections 4. Population density 5. Literacy rate, Birth and death rates etc. |
Suitability (Census Method)-
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Small population size
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widely diverse population
items
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Intensive examination
requirement
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High accuracy and
reliability
Merits (Census Method)-
● Reliable and accurate results - Each item of population is studied
● Less biased - Absence of investigator’s choice regarding selection of sample items
● Extensive and more meaningful information - all items of Universe are examined
● Can study diverse characteristics of the universe
● Only method suitable when items in a universe are of complex nature and it is necessary to study each item
● Can be successfully used in indirect investigation of related issues
Demerits (Census Method)-
● Very costly, generally not used for ordinary investigations, only government or big Institutions can afford, For specific purpose only
● Requires a lot of Manpower, training of enumerators becomes essential, difficult process
● Becomes practically inoperable if the universe comprises of large number of items
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