Why Do Researchers Typically Study Samples Rather Than Populations

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why do researchers typically study samples rather than populations?

• A) Entire populations can be too costly to study or impossible to access.
• B) Entire populations are too variable to study.
• C) Samples are more representative than their respective populations.
• D) Studying a sample is more difficult than studying a population.

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Definitions:

Medico-Cultural

Pertaining to the intersection of medical practice and cultural beliefs, practices, and norms, and how these influence health behaviors and perceptions.

Sociobiological

Pertaining to the study of the biological basis of social behavior within species.

Anesthetics

Substances used to induce anesthesia, a state of temporary induced loss of sensation or awareness, used during surgical procedures to block pain.

Unnecessary Pain

Suffering or discomfort that is avoidable and not required for any beneficial purpose, often considered in medical and ethical discussions.