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Producing Data

3. Sources of data

3.2 Generating your own data

3.2.1. Understanding population and sample

 

iii. Defining a population

Defining a population is an important first step when you are asking questions and looking for information.

SCENARIO

Imagine you are planning to conduct research to find out what percentage of Australians favoured a relaxation of the current gun laws.


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