When data are collected on the entire population, this type of study is referred to as
A)A sample
B)A census
C)A survey
D)An inference

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A census involves collecting data from every member of the population, unlike a sample which involves a subset. Surveys can be conducted on samples or entire populations, but the term specifically for collecting data on the entire population is "census". Inference involves drawing conclusions from data collected from a sample about the population.

When Data Are Collected on the Entire Population, This Type