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Data Collection Framework - DCF

Sampling Strategy

acronymnamedescription
CCensusData are collected from all members of the population.
NSSNon probability sample surveyData are collected from a sample of population members not randomly selected.
PSSProbability sample surveyData are collected from a sample of population members randomly selected.

 

For some data calls, it is allowed to use a combination of the previous acronyms as follow: 
C_NSS, C_NSS_PSS, NSS_PSS.

 

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