Census involves collecting data from the entire population, while sampling collects data from only a subset of the population. A census aims to gather information about all people in a country, while sampling extrapolates conclusions from a sample to the overall population. Some key differences are that census provides more accurate but expensive results, while sampling provides less accurate but cheaper results due to only examining a portion of the total population. Both methods have important uses in collecting demographic data and informing policymaking.
Census involves collecting data from the entire population, while sampling collects data from only a subset of the population. A census aims to gather information about all people in a country, while sampling extrapolates conclusions from a sample to the overall population. Some key differences are that census provides more accurate but expensive results, while sampling provides less accurate but cheaper results due to only examining a portion of the total population. Both methods have important uses in collecting demographic data and informing policymaking.