When we take a census, we attempt to collect data from
A) a stratified random sample.
B) every individual selected in a simple random sample.
C) every individual in the population.
D) a voluntary response sample.
E) a convenience sample.

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When we take a census, we attempt to collect data from every individual in the population. This is different from other sampling techniques like stratified random sample, simple random sample or convenience sample where only a subset of the population is selected for data collection.

When We Take a Census, We Attempt to Collect Data