How Do Sociologists Know If the Sample They Are Using

question 67

Multiple Choice

How do sociologists know if the sample they are using is representative?

• A) If the people in the sample freely volunteered to serve as representatives
• B) If the sample has an even number, decided by the researcher, of people from several different categories or backgrounds
• C) If the sample has the same mix of people, in the same proportions, as the population being studied
• D) If the participants have been interviewed to reveal possible bias

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Definitions:

Persuasive Communication

The process of using messages, arguments, and stories to influence others’ attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Avoid Them

Advice often given to steer clear of certain behaviors, individuals, or situations that may be harmful or counterproductive.

Circular Reasoning

A logical fallacy in which the conclusion is assumed in one of the premises, offering no real evidence for a claim.

Claim

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