Mr.Smith works at a computer consultant company that provides technical information to computer departments of various manufacturing companies.Mr.Smith is alarmed at the number of spyware programs on the internet.Mr.Smith successfully samples every one of his clients only to ask (yes or no)if they have had any known problems with spyware infections on their computers or network.None of Mr.Smith's clients reported any spyware infections.With regards to Mr.Smith's contacting his clients,what is the census?

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A census, in statistical terms, refers to the collection of information from every member of a population. In this scenario, Mr. Smith's population is all of his clients, and since he successfully samples every one of his clients to ask about spyware infections, this constitutes a census of his clients regarding their experience with spyware infections.

MrSmith Works at a Computer Consultant Company That Provides Technical