Case study: Problems with data collection in MEDCs

Question 1

P

Answer 1

-Privacy: Many people are suspicious the government trying to find out too much information. In the UK in 1991, 570,000 people did not return their census form. This was linked to the newly introduced poll tax.

Question 2

D

Answer 2

-Distribution: Maps used by the census providers are often outdated. In 2001 1/10 of homes did not have a census form on census day.

Question 3

A

Answer 3

-Age Misreporting: A problem mostly among women, who often shift themselves into the fertile bracket.