A Sample Differs from a Population in That the Sample

question 13

Multiple Choice

A sample differs from a population in that the sample is:

• A)the cluster of people or events or fill-in-the-blank from or about which you will actually gather data.
• B)seldom a part of the population that is defined.
• C)the cluster of people related to nomothetic research and uses ordinal,nominal,and index levels of measurement.
• D)the cluster of people related to quantitative research.
• E)the cluster of people related to qualitative research.

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Definitions:

Loneliness

The subjective feeling of lacking desired social connection, interaction, and intimacy.

Psychological Need

A mechanism for regulating behavior to acquire the tangible or intangible resources necessary forsurvival and well-being.

Self-regulation

The process by which individuals control or adjust their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in accordance with their goals.

Tangible Resources

Physical or material assets that can be seen, touched, and used, such as money, property, or equipment.