To Accurately Represent the Target Population, a Small Sample Should

question 58

Multiple Choice

To accurately represent the target population, a small sample should be which of the following?

• A) Randomly selected
• B) Representative of the whole group
• C) Representative in terms of demographic traits (age, region, religion, race, etc.)
• D) Representative in terms of opinions
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Sociological

Pertaining to sociology, which is the study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture.

Generalizability

The extent to which research findings and conclusions can be applied to larger populations or different contexts outside the study's parameters.

Klockars's Study

A research study conducted by Carl B. Klockars involving police corruption, emphasizing the systemic and organizational aspects of corrupt practices within police departments.

Sampling Frame

A list or database from which a sample is drawn for a statistical survey, representing the population of interest.