A Sample in a Survey Should Accurately Reflect the Important

question 447

Multiple Choice

A sample in a survey should accurately reflect the important characteristics of the population from which it is drawn. For example, if a certain population has 53% women and the sample has 53% women, then the sample is said to be a

• A)random sample
• B)representative sample
• C)random assignment
• D)characteristic sample

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Definitions:

Organization

An arranged and structured collective of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

Public Service Motivation

The inclination or desire to contribute to the well-being of society through work in the public sector or through voluntary service.

Goal Theories

Theories that focus on how setting goals influences behavior and outcomes.

Temporal Motivation Theory

Temporal Motivation Theory is a model that explains motivation in terms of time, focusing on how time influences the prioritization and pursuit of goals.