What Is the Defining Characteristic of a Random Sample

question 105

Multiple Choice

What is the defining characteristic of a random sample?

• A) It consists of an equal number of men and women.
• B) It is created by asking questions of people who randomly happen to walk by.
• C) It gives each person in the population of interest an equal chance of being chosen.
• D) It ensures that every person in the sample represents a specific racial, gender, or religious group.

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Definitions:

White American Children

Refers to children residing in the United States who identify as part of the racial category of White Americans, encompassing diverse ethnic backgrounds.

African American

A descriptor for Americans of African descent, often specifically referring to those with historical roots in slavery in the United States.

Language of Majority Culture

The primary language spoken by the largest group within a society or community.

Latino

A term used to describe people of Latin American origin or descent, often utilized within the context of the United States.