Question

Which of the following is an example of a census?

a) Survey parents whose children attend a local elementary school by randomly selecting 50 parents from the school’s records.
b) The U.S. Population Census
c) Poll students at a college by including a pop-up window in the online registration form. Students have to answer the survey questions before they can register. Try to catch the remaining students at the admissions window when they register in person. d) Weigh every child at an elementary school for a study of physical fitness at the school.

Answer 1

The U.S. Population Census, option b, is an example of a census. It collects information about the demographics of all residents in the United States and its territories.

Step-by-step explanation:

The U.S. Population Census, option b, is an example of a census.

A census is a survey that aims to gather data about an entire population. In the case of the U.S. Census, it collects information about the demographics of all residents in the United States and its territories.