A census is a study that includes observations for every member of the population being studied, as opposed to a sample from that population.
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census statistical techniques
All of my statistical training has been about dealing with samples (psych background). I am involved in a project where we have a census dataset (demographic data from all the relocation sites throughout Phnom Penh, Cambodia). I am not certain if…
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How is research based on the U.S. Census organized?
As I understand, most of the research is centralized through the U.S. Census Bureau. However, I couldn't find any overview of fields of research on their website. Is there any other institution or website that summarizes the research that has been…
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Census data comparisons
What is the best way to compare population of children age 0-6 years old (head counts) across various regions? Population density (population per sq km) seems to make sense. A colleague mentioned looking at population per capita. Does that make…
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Inferential statistics on census data when response rate low
I have read the comments about inferential statistics on census data. I am doing PhD and also facing the same problem with a little difference.
I have collected census data from the population of deans, directors,chairpersons and head of…
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Extrapolating UK Census Data
I have currently been given the task of collating the demographics for a few places that reside in the county of Flintshire, North East Wales, UK. My first search for a place named Holywell gave me more than everything I need which came from…
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