When Is a Sample a Better Choice Than a Census

question 30

Multiple Choice

When is a sample a better choice than a census?

• A) When the population is changing over time.
• B) When taking the U.S.Census of the population.
• C) When some sampling error can be tolerated.
• D) When time is an important factor.
• E) Each of these is a reason for taking a sample rather than a census.

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