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Which of the following statements about population statistics is true?
Which of the following statements about population statistics is true?
- Population statistics are the same in every country.
- Population statistics are only gathered through educated guesses.
- Population statistics can be misleading due to incomplete or biased surveys. (correct)
- Population statistics are always accurate and reliable.
What is the purpose of gathering up-to-date and accurate population data?
What is the purpose of gathering up-to-date and accurate population data?
- To pass information to other government agencies.
- To compare population sizes between countries.
- To determine the quality and reliability of population data.
- To plan effectively for a country. (correct)
How often is the census taken in Scotland?
How often is the census taken in Scotland?
- Every 20 years
- Every 50 years
- Every 5 years
- Every 10 years (correct)