Dr. Samson wanted to know how college students in his state would vote during the next election. By sampling the seniors at his college, he can get a representative sample.

Representative Sample

A subgroup of a population selected to accurately reflect the characteristics of the larger group it represents for research purposes.

College Students

Individuals enrolled in institutions of higher education to pursue degree programs or other academic credentials.

Next Election

Refers to the upcoming scheduled political event in which voters will select candidates for public office or decide on policy issues.