Census
Definition
A census is a complete collection of data from every member of a population. It aims to gather information about each individual or item in the entire population.
Analogy
Imagine you are throwing a party and you want to know everyone's favorite color. Instead of asking just a few people, you ask every single person attending your party. That's like taking a census - you're collecting data from every single person to get the most accurate information.
Related terms
Sampling: Sampling is the process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population for data collection.
Population: Population refers to the entire group of individuals or items that we want to study and draw conclusions about.
Representative Sample: A representative sample is a smaller group that accurately reflects the characteristics and diversity of the larger population.
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