UK Data Collection, MEDC

Question 1

What was the Domesday Book?

Answer 1

The first real attempt at conducting a national count of population, land, and property in England in 1086.

Produced during the reign of William the Conqueror.

Question 2

Why was the Domesday Book created?

Answer 2

To inform the new king of the extent of his conquests in England.

It served as a record of population and property.

Question 3

When did the idea of a national census come about in England?

Answer 3

At the end of the eighteenth century.

This followed various piecemeal attempts at population surveys.

Question 4

What significant social changes occurred in Britain leading up to the national census?

Answer 4

Agriculture improved, industry developed, towns increased in size, and advances in medicine occurred.

These changes were influenced by rural-urban migration and increased knowledge about sanitation and nutrition.

Question 5

What was the general consensus regarding population numbers during the social changes in Britain?

Answer 5

There was a significant increase in population size.

This was debated but generally agreed upon.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The Domesday Book was produced during the reign of _______.

Answer 6

[William the Conqueror]

Question 7

True or False: The first national census in England was conducted in the 17th century.

Answer 7

False

The first national census idea emerged at the end of the eighteenth century.

Question 8

Who published the thesis on population growth and its consequences?

Answer 8

Thomas Malthus

Question 9

What happens to population growth if left unchecked according to Malthus?

Answer 9

It will soon exceed the available food supply and resources.

Question 10

What were the potential consequences of unchecked population growth mentioned by Malthus?

Answer 10

• Famine
• Disease
• War

Question 11

What was the public concern regarding the census in Britain?

Answer 11

It could reveal too much information to the enemies of Britain.

Question 12

When was the first census conducted in Britain?

Answer 12

1801

Question 13

When was the first census conducted in Ireland?

Answer 13

1821

Question 14

How was the first census conducted in the UK?

Answer 14

By door-to-door collectors.

Question 15

What significant change occurred in the 1841 census?

Answer 15

An official registrar nominated a specific date for households to complete the census form.

Question 16

How often has a census taken place in the UK since 1801?

Answer 16

Every ten years.

Question 17

What was the exception to the ten-year census schedule in the UK?

Answer 17

1941, during the Second World War.

Question 18

What type of information does the census collect?

Answer 18

• Social
• Economic
• Demographic

Question 19

What is the purpose of the information collected by the census?

Answer 19

To help government and authorities plan services effectively.

Question 20

Which agency processes the census in England and Wales?

Answer 20

Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Question 21

Which agency performs a similar function in Northern Ireland?

Answer 21

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)

Question 22

What is crucial for a census to be worthwhile?

Answer 22

It has to be reliable and fully inclusive.

Question 23

What was a key factor in the success of the UK census?

Answer 23

Detailed planning.

Question 24

What was conducted in 2007 in preparation for the 2011 census?

Answer 24

A pilot test of the data collection process.

Question 25

What new topics were included in the 2011 census pilot test?

Answer 25

* National identity * Income * Language * Second address * Month and year of entry into the UK * Illness and disability * Marital or civil partnership status

Question 26

What was the purpose of the census rehearsal carried out in 2009?

Answer 26

To prepare for the revised census.

Question 27

What happened to the revised census after it was submitted to Parliament?

Answer 27

It became legally binding.

Question 28

What was the overall return rate for the UK census in 2011?

Answer 28

95% ## Footnote This high return rate indicates effective data collection methods.

Question 29

What percentage of responses across the UK were considered ails?

Answer 29

15% ## Footnote This suggests some responses may have been incomplete or inaccurate.

Question 30

Which organization has overall responsibility for the census in the UK?

Answer 30

UK Statistics Authority ## Footnote This body undertakes reviews and oversees the census process.

Question 31

What were the two major concerns regarding the census process identified after the 2011 census?

Answer 31

* Methods of data collection * Efficiency of the ten yearly cycle in a rapidly changing world ## Footnote These concerns prompted the establishment of the Beyond 2011 Programme.

Question 32

What is the suggested alternative to the traditional census process according to the Beyond 2011 Programme?

Answer 32

Accessing and coordinating existing information from Government Agencies ## Footnote This could potentially make the need for a census redundant.

Question 33

When was vital registration made compulsory in England and Wales?

Answer 33

1837 ## Footnote This established a formal system for recording vital events.

Question 34

What types of data are collected through vital registration?

Answer 34

* Births * Still births * Deaths * Age and cause of death * Marriage and civil partnerships ## Footnote These records are essential for demographic statistics.

Question 35

How long do parents have to register births in the UK?

Answer 35

42 days ## Footnote This is a legal requirement for all births, including still births.

Question 36

What must be registered before burial takes place?

Answer 36

Deaths ## Footnote This ensures that legal documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Question 37

What is the role of the General Records Office (GRO) in England and Wales?

Answer 37

Management of vital registration information ## Footnote The GRO maintains records that are crucial for understanding population change.

Question 38

What is the formula used to estimate the total population in non-census years?

Answer 38

Census total + new births - deaths + net migration ## Footnote This method allows for continuous tracking of population changes.

Question 39

What legal document must individuals produce to register with a doctor or apply for a passport?

Answer 39

Birth certificate ## Footnote This document serves as proof of identity and age.

Question 40

True or False: The census is proposed to be completed entirely online according to the Beyond 2011 Programme.

Answer 40

True ## Footnote This reflects a shift towards digital data collection methods.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The overall cost of the census was calculated to be _______.

Answer 41

£480 million ## Footnote This figure indicates the significant investment in data collection.