Table:
method
english
french
other languages
multiple
total

number

exclusion
19,460,850
7,166,705
7,321,065
818,630
34,767,250

distribution
19,821,440
7,303,740
7,642,070
..
34,767,250

inclusion
20,193,330
7,452,075
7,974,375
..
..

Statement: exclusion produces a minimum estimate of the population whose mother tongue is english, french or a language other than english or french.
Question: what method produces a minimum estimate of the population whose mother tongue is english, french or a language other than english or french.
Answer: exclusion