Asked by Selia Bennett on Jun 13, 2024

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When you're selecting people to participate in a survey,be sure to get a ________ of the population you want to survey.

A) stratified sample
B) representative sample
C) cross-sectional sample
D) small sample
E) cohesive sample

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Stratified Sample

A sampling method that divides the population into subgroups and selects samples from each, ensuring representation.

Cross-sectional Sample

A sample that is taken at one specific point in time from a population to study its characteristics.

  • Understand the importance of using a representative sample in surveys to ensure validity and reliability of data collected.
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Mitzy CuevasJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A representative sample accurately reflects the characteristics of the population from which it is drawn, ensuring that the survey results can be generalized to the broader population.