Definitions
- A direct vote by the people of a country or region on an important political issue. - A referendum held to determine the opinion of the people on a particular matter. - A formal vote by the electorate to decide on a specific proposal or question.
- A research method used to collect data from a sample of people to obtain information about their opinions, behaviors, or attitudes. - A questionnaire or interview designed to gather information from a group of people. - A systematic study of a particular subject or area to gather information and draw conclusions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve gathering information from a group of people.
- 2Both can be used to obtain opinions or attitudes on a particular topic.
- 3Both can provide valuable insights into public opinion or behavior.
- 4Both can be conducted through various methods such as questionnaires or interviews.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Plebiscite is used to make a decision on a specific political issue, while survey is used to gather information for research purposes.
- 2Scope: Plebiscite involves the entire electorate or population, while survey involves a sample of people.
- 3Authority: Plebiscite is a formal vote authorized by the government, while survey can be conducted by anyone.
- 4Timing: Plebiscite is usually held on a specific date and time, while survey can be conducted over a period of time.
- 5Outcome: Plebiscite results in a binding decision, while survey provides information that may or may not be acted upon.
Remember this!
Plebiscite and survey are both methods of gathering information from a group of people, but they differ in purpose, scope, authority, timing, and outcome. A plebiscite is a formal vote by the electorate to decide on a specific proposal or question, while a survey is a research method used to collect data from a sample of people to obtain information about their opinions, behaviors, or attitudes.
