If a Country's Population Growth Rate Exceeds the Growth Rate

question 42

Multiple Choice

If a country's population growth rate exceeds the growth rate in its GDP, which of the following is true?

• A) Per capita GDP is rising.
• B) Per capita GDP is not changing.
• C) Per capita GDP is falling.
• D) None of the above.

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Representative Sample

A sample that mirrors the population of interest; it includes important subgroups in the same proportions as they are found in that population.

Selective Sample

A subset of a population chosen for a study because it represents a larger group on some criteria, but it might not fully represent the entire population due to the selection process.

Biased Sample

A non-representative sample that does not accurately reflect the demographics or characteristics of the larger population.

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