Accomplish Quote by James A. Garfield
“The chief instrument of American statistics is the census, which should accomplish a two-fold object. It should serve the country by making a full and accurate exhibit of the elements of national life and strength, and it should serve the science of statistics by so exhibiting general results that they may be compared with similar data obtained by other nations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1882 State of the Union address by President James A. Garfield
The census serves both national governance and scientific comparison, providing comprehensive data.
In simple terms: Census aids government and science
Key Takeaway
Use census data for policy and research
Themes
statistics
government
data collection
Mood
informative
analytical
Type
educational
historical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic research
- public planning
- international comparison
Key Concepts
demography
political science
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve census participation?
- What ethical concerns arise from data use?
A Different Perspective
Data accuracy depends on participation and methodology