Asked by javier abadia on May 02, 2024
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An investigator who wishes to study the attitudes of people in Illinois identifies 1,000 people in Illinois, taking care that the percentages of male and female, black and white, young and old are the same in the sample as in the total population of the state. What kind of sample is the investigator trying to obtain?
A) an independent sample
B) a convenience sample
C) a random sample
D) a representative sample
Representative Sample
A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.
Proportional
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity, with a constant ratio between corresponding measurements.
- Acknowledge the importance and tactics for capturing random and representative samples in scholarly research.
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Michaela LynchMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The investigator is trying to obtain a representative sample, as they want the sample characteristics to be the same as the total population of the state. This helps ensure that the sample is a good representation of the population and can lead to more accurate conclusions.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the importance and tactics for capturing random and representative samples in scholarly research.
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