A Representative Sample in Research Means That

question 25

Multiple Choice

A representative sample in research means that:

• A)the participants were hand-picked by the research according to race.
• B)the participants in the sample are highly typical of the population of interest.
• C)the participants were invited to participate in the study by a representative of the research group.
• D)some participants have a greater chance of being selected than others.

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Definitions:

Chromosome

A structure that consists of DNA together with associated proteins; carries part or all of a cell’s genetic information.

Genetic Information

The instructions coded in the DNA or RNA that determine the characteristics of an organism.

Hydrogen Bonds

A type of weak chemical bond that occurs when a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom, such as oxygen or nitrogen, experiences an attraction to another electronegative atom.

Cytosine

A pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with guanine.