In Generalizing from a Sample to the Population,it Is Important

question 60

Multiple Choice

In generalizing from a sample to the population,it is important that

• A)the sample is representative of the population.
• B)the sample is large.
• C)the scores in the sample have low variability.
• D)all of these conditions are observed.

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Definitions:

Liquid Core

The fluid, outer layer of Earth's core, composed primarily of molten iron and nickel.

Density

The mass of a substance per unit volume, a critical factor in the behavior of geological materials.

San Andreas Fault

A major geological fault in California known for producing significant earthquakes, marking the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.

Northridge Earthquake

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the Los Angeles area of California, USA, on January 17, 1994.