Why Does the Federal Government Not Use Statistical Sampling for the Census

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why does the federal government not use statistical sampling for the census?

• A) The Supreme Court ruled that the Census Bureau could not do so for the reapportionment of congressional seats, in violation of the Constitution.
• B) President Bush decided that sampling would not be used to distribute federal funds.
• C) The Constitution specifically requires "inputting".
• D) A&B.
• E) none of the above

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