Any literary experts or wordsmiths on here?

[LittleBoyBlue]

I need help.

Here is an example of what I need. I understand the meaning of both but have seen one or the other used and I have seen both. Consensus or Survey or combo of both?? Which approach is "LC" Literarily Correct


ie. If I want to put up a parking lot near JFK Airport and I was getting some resistance but also wanted to see who was in favor of the idea. Which approach would I take?

Put up a site or blog that is trying to get the Consensus of the people that live nearby or would I just do a survey?


Thanks in advance!

 

[zrinkill]

Readings am hard, they be the words not sense making.

 

[theogt]

You conduct a survey to determine if there is a consensus.

 

[Hoofbite]

Sure your not thinking of the word census?

 

[bbgun]

Sure your not thinking of the word census?

+1

A census is a survey.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Your survey is a tool for determining consensus. And, depending on how you approach it, it can even be a tool of creating consensus. But a survey is not synonymous with consensus.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

You conduct a survey to determine if there is a consensus.

Thank you Theo.
I have somewhat of a "on the ground" survey that is telling me I have a consensus. I just want more data. More specifically "online" data from people within that community.

Further input from you would be greatly appreciated.

Sure your not thinking of the word census?

Thanks Hoof.

That was my first thought but then I looked up the exact definition and came up with this...

Definition: A numbering of the people, and valuation of their estate, for the purpose of imposing taxes, etc.; usually made once in five years.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Sure your not thinking of the word census?

+1

A census is a survey.

Can you explain how it appears to be two separate things here?
http://wber.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/14/1/147

Thank you

 

[bbgun]

Can you explain how it appears to be two separate things here?
http://wber.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/14/1/147

Thank you

I goofed. "Census" deals more with objective, factual matters like head counts, race, religion, etc. whereas "surveys" typically canvas people's opinions. The two terms should not be used interchangeably.

 

[Hoofbite]

I goofed. "Census" deals more with objective, factual matters like head counts, race, religion, etc. whereas "surveys" typically canvas people's opinions. The two terms should not be used interchangeably.

They shouldn't but I doubt anyone would send you to the corner if you did.

 

[CowboyWay]

You would be pungtilious in assuming that.

 

[ethiostar]

Can you explain how it appears to be two separate things here?
http://wber.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/14/1/147

Thank you

A census data is usually connotes that every household in the group (i.e., community, state or country) has had the opportunity to supply data/information. Census data often contains demographic data, such as number of people in a household, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, political affiliation, etc...

Where as a survey can be conducted by selecting a representative sample of the larger population and can include question NOT related to demographic makeup. In this case, you can include questions to get information about consumption patterns.

I suspect the census data they are talking about is one that is similar to the one that is conducted in the US nation wide. Which is a very large sample but does not include all the data they require for their research question.

To be sure, a researcher can conduct a census in a small community and collect data on demographic information and also include questions that are specific to their research agenda.

I hope that helps.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

You conduct a survey to determine if there is a consensus.

Bingo. You conduct a survey to see if there could be a general agreement.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Thank you all.
I have put together a plan.