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A survey is an investigation about the characteristics of a given population by means of collecting data from a sample of that population and estimating their characteristics through the systematic use of statistical methodology.
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The term survey covers any activity that collects or acquires statistical data. Included are censuses, sample surveys, the collection of data from administrative records and derived statistical activities (Statistics Canada, "Statistics Canada Quality Guidelines", 3rd edition, October 1998, page 7).
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Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UNECE), "Terminology on Statistical Metadata", Conference of European Statisticians Statistical Standards and Studies, No. 53, Geneva, 2000.
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Theme: Methodological information (metadata) |
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on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 |
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updated on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 |
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