### Question
What is the definition of survey?


### Answer
The definition of **survey** is as follows in *13 U.S.C. § 91*:

> the collection of information by the Secretary pursuant to this section for the purpose of preparing the publication entitled “Quarterly Financial Report for Manufacturing, Mining, and Trade Corporations”

#### Citation:
  - *13 U.S.C. § 91*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-COLLECTION AND PUBLICATION OF STATISTICS > SUBCHAPTER IV-QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATISTICS**

