The official counting of people to compile demographic data for the political subdivision in which people belong or reside.
A compulsory survey conducted by the federal government once every five years.• Government's Rights
In a census, the sample size is equal to the population size. There is no sampling error involved in a census, but there will be measurement error.
Survey of a whole population. Most countries have a Population Census (with a capital C) every 5 or 10 years, but a researched population can be much smaller. Thus a census (with a small c) of all staff of an organization would be a survey where everybody was sampled.
when information is gathered from all people in the population, the activity is called a census. Polls or surveys are a method of collecting data by asking people to give their answers to a set of questions.
a count of the characteristics of every member of a given population (as opposed to a survey of a selected sample from that population).
Information gathered from all people in a population.
Collection of demographic and socio-economic information on the population (or samples of the population) in well defined areas at a particular time.
A count and record of how many people live in a certain area. A census taker often asks for information like address, age, birth date, sex, etc., for each person.
A study that includes data about or from every member of the target population.
a national count of population usually completed every 5 or 10 years
This is a study which incorporates every available element within a defined population.
An official periodic count of a population including information such as employment rates, age, occupation.
A survey in which each item in a population is examined.
is a count of people or animals in a certain area. For example a census could find out how many people live in the UK or how many butterflies live in a particular woodland.
a comprehensive survey of a population designed to reveal its basic demographic characteristics.
An official count of a population, usually including the collection of information such as age, sex, education, income, and so on.
This is a national count of all people and households in the UK. The count has taken place every ten years since 1801. The Census provides the most complete source of information about the UK population that we have.
A complete enumeration of a population or the business and commercial establishments, farms, or governments in an area.
An official count of the population of a certain area.
A periodic, official count of the number of persons living in a country.
a period count of the population
conduct a census; "They censused the deer in the forest"
a complete count or enumeration (as opposed to a sample or an estimate) of a specified population or some other characteristics in a given area (housing, industry, etc
a complete enumeration of the entire population
a complete enumeration (tally) of a population
a complete enumeration, usually of a population, but also of businesses and commercial establishments, farms, governments, and so forth
a complete, periodic count or tally of a population, usually completed by a government
a complete population count for a given area or place taken on a specific date
a count and description of a population
a count and description of the population
a count of all the people who live in one country
a count of persons and their property, usually for taxation or redistricting purposes
a count of something, usually people or property
a count of the population either in a state or in the entire United States
a count of the population of a country at a fixed date
a detailed survey collected directly by an agency
an enumeration of all the people of a nation or a registration region, a systematic and complete count of all who are living in specified places, usually on a specific date
an examination of an attribute for every item of interest in the population
an official counting of people (or sometimes things) in a state or other political area
an official enumeration of inhabitants of a country with details such as age, sex, occupation, etc
an official enumeration of the population in a particular area
an official government count or list of all individuals that lived in a certain location at a certain time
a one-by-one count of the entire population
a periodic official count of the population
a statistical survey taken for the government of the day so that they can plan (ahem) future needs e
a survey of all people and households in the country
a survey taken by a government to gather necessary information about the people it governs
A detailed listing of the demographic make up of the country. A census has been taken every year since 1801(with the exception of 1941) From 1841 onwards they list the names, ages and occupations of the inhabitants. This information is only available to the public after a hundred years have elapsed.
A complete canvass of a population.
Count or data about the population and housing of the United States gathered every ten years (e.g., 1980 and 1990) around April 1.
A canvassing or survey of a given area's population, the purpose of which is to compile data on the demographics, economics, and social information pertaining to that population at that time. In the United States, a nationwide census is taken every ten years.
Enumeration of the population as mandated by the United States Constitution.
A canvass of a given area, resulting in enumeration of the entire population and often the compilation of other demographic, social, and economic information pertaining to that population at a specific time. See also survey.
A count of the population of an area
the count of the number of people living in an area
New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings. Statistics New Zealand was able to link data from the 1996 and 2001 Household Disability Surveys to data from the individual and dwelling questionnaires of the 1996 Census and 2001 Census. This type of linking was not possible for the Disability Survey of Residential Facilities.
An enumeration of the total population of interest. Since no sample is selected from the population, there is no sampling error. However, nonsampling errors are still possible in a census.
A survey of all the members of a defined universe.
A census is an official survey of the population of a country. Census data are alpha/numeric data. The geographical references of census data are often indirect.
A Census records information about the people which live in a parish. The details which they record include occupations, age, birth place, name and place of resident. Censuses are recorded every ten years starting in 1801. Censuses after 1901 are regarded as secret and are unavailable to the public.
A census is carried out by the government every ten years. Every household in the country answers questions about the number of people living there, the jobs they do, their ages and other pieces of information.
official listing or counting of persons; the Federal Census has been taken every 10 years since 1790; there also are state censuses in some states which may have been taken every 5 to 10 years
The enumeration of an entire population, usually with details being recorded on residence, age, sex, occupation, ethnic group, marital status, birth history, and relationship to head of household.
An official, usually periodic enumeration of a population, often including the collection of related demographic information.
An official enumeration or counting of the population of the United States conducted by the national government every ten years, as dictated by the Constitution.
The Decennial Census is the census (or complete enumeration) of population and housing, taken in each year ending in zero. Article 1, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution requires that a census be taken every 10 years for the purpose of apportioning the U.S. House of Representatives. The first census of population was taken in 1790. The Census Bureau first conducted the census of housing in 1940.
A complete count of a population or universe.
An investigation which covers individually every unit in the population being studied.
A count of a population of an organism
Periodic count of population by the government (In the US, the Census is taken every 10 years)
A questionnaire distributed to the whole UK population once every decade, the last one was in 2001
An official gathering of information about all the people living in an area or country at a particular point in time.
A survey of all households, instituted by the U. S. Constitution for the purpose of reapportioning Congressional representation among the voting populace. The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census conducts a census every ten years. Results from the U.S. Census of Population and Housing are published in phases. The first set of data to be released details information used to redraw Congressional District boundaries.
official enumeration, listing, or counting of persons. The Federal Census is taken every ten year. There have also been state censuses in some states, which may have been taken every five to ten years.
A count of the entire population of related demographic information.
a count of a population of living things
Census refers to a complete count of the population of interest (as opposed to a sample). In the United Kingdom a census of the entire population is taken every ten years - the last was in 2001 and the next will be in 2011. UK Censuses collect information on a wide range of topics, providing a rich source of data for Neighbourhood Statistics.
The official enumeration, listing or counting of citizens
An enumeration of the population of a given area at a particular time. Besides counting people, censuses collect information on age, sex, and race of individuals, family incomes, housing, and other characteristics.
A count of the entire population in a given area at a particular time. Some national censuses however, include sampling. For example, a short census form canvassing key social and demographic information may used for the total population and a longer form asking extra questions may be distributed to just a sample of households.
Count of the population in an area and collection of information about that population.
Enumeration of all the individuals in a population.
the counting or listing of inhabitants of a certain region; done by a census enumerator commonly on a federal or state basis.
n. An official numbering of the people of a country or district.
noun: an enumeration of inhabitants, a register of people, etc.
( Stat.). A complete enumeration and classification of a population; the phrase "sample census" is sometimes used to describe the enumeration of a sample from which the probable results of a complete census can be estimated. ( BCFT).
periodic official tally of the population with details as to ages, sexes, occupations, etc., U.S. Federal censuses have been taken every 10 years since 1790.
a survey of all Canadians conducted every five years across Canada by Statistics Canada. Used to determine population characteristics such as number of people, ages, education level attained, employment, unemployment, occupations, earnings, etc.
A survey of the entire population.
A census consists of the collection, compilation and publication of demographic, economic and social information relating to all persons in a country or area defined by specific boundaries at a particular time (United Nations 1969, Principles and Recommendations for the 1970 Population Censuses). A census differs from a survey as it covers the entire population rather than a segment or sample of the population. The Census in Australia is carried out every 5 years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The objective of the Census is to take a snapshot of the number and characteristics of the people in Australia at one point in time.
official count of inhabitants
The census of population and housing, taken by the Census Bureau in years ending in 0 (zero). Article I of the Constitution requires that a census be taken every ten years for the purpose of reapportioning the U.S. House of Representatives.
A survey of all New Zealanders, which is conducted every five years by Statistics New Zealand. The census is used to determine population characteristics such as the number of people in New Zealand, their age, level of education, occupation and earnings.
A recording of information taken on behalf of the government. The census results may be summarized in tabular format with very few names, or it may list the names of everyone in the household. Governments use different view of your ancestor's relevant information.
(noun): a usually complete enumeration of a population; specifically : a periodic governmental enumeration of population
In ecology, an attempt to count every member of a population.
a survey of all Canadians conducted every five years by Statistics Canada. The last census was in 2001.
A ten yearly count of all people and households, last held on 29th April 01; the most complete source of information about the population
An official count of the number of people living in a certain area, such as a district, city, county, state, or nation. The United States Constitution requires the federal government to perform a national census every ten years. The census includes information about the respondents' sex, age, family, and social and economic status.
Generally refers to a complete canvas of the population being studied.
official gathering of information about the population in a particular area. The data collected are used by government departments in planning for the future in such areas as health, education, transport
The count of a population.
Periodic official enumeration of the population
A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). It can be contrasted with sampling in which information is only obtained from a subset of a population. As such it is a method used for accumulating statistical data, and it is also vital to democracy (voting).