What is the difference between census …

Census Method:

1. The Census covers individual/unit belonging to the population.
2. Since all items are studied under census method, highest degree of accuracy is possible.
3. As all items are studied under census method, this method is very expensive and involves a lot of money and efforts.
4. The Census method is very time consuming as all items are studied.
5. The Census method is suitable when items in the universe have diverse characteristics.
6. This method is suitable when the area under investigation is relatively small.

Sample Method:

1. The sample is smaller group selected from the population from which the relevant information would be sought.
2. Since only representative samples are studied under sample method. It is less accurate. However errors can be easily detected and removed.
3. As only few samples are studied under sample method, this method is comparatively less expensive.
4. The Sample method is less time consuming as only samples are studied.
5. The Sample method is suitable when items in the universe are homogeneous.
6. This method is suitable when the area under investigation is large.