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A census is an amazing system

A census is an amazing system

Asking questions leads to knowledge, not just about our population size or place of birth, but about every aspect of our lives.

Surveys have grown to allow everyone to ask opinions on their products and services, from your local pet store to huge multinational corporations. This desire to use surveys to move forward started with the census.

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Andrew Whitby, author of The Sum of the People: How the Census Has Shaped Nations, from the Ancient World to the Modern Age, gives insight into the history and uses of surveys.

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