Census and sampling

Compare census, sample, experiment and observation as ways of collecting data, weighing up accuracy, cost and practicality.

⏱ 18 min❓ 9 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can explain the difference between a census and a sample
✔I can choose between survey, experiment and observation for an investigation
✔I can use a sample result to estimate a total for the whole population

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

9 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9M8ST01