Census
Census
A Census (/ˈsɛnsəs/ from Latin: censere "to estimate") is a systematic procedure that collects and records the demographic information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses include agricultural, traditional culture, business, and traffic censuses.
Etymology
The term Census originates from the Latin word censere, which means "to estimate". The practice of conducting a census dates back to ancient Rome, where it was used to assess taxes and military service.
Related Terms
- Demography: The statistical study of populations, especially human beings.
- Population: All the inhabitants of a particular area.
- Housing: Buildings or rooms where people live.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming.
- Culture: The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
- Business: A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade.
- Traffic: The movement of vehicles, ships, persons, etc., in an area, along a street, through an airway, over a water route, etc.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Census
- Wikipedia's article - Census
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