A Sample That Does Not Provide a Good Representation of the Population

question 31

Short Answer

A sample that does not provide a good representation of the population from which it was collected is referred to as a (n)_____sample.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Uncertain Environment

An environment that lacks so much information that it is difficult to assign probabilities to the likely outcomes of alternatives.

Probabilities

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Nonprogrammed Decision

A decision made in response to situations that are unique, relatively unstructured, and undefined, often requiring creative problem-solving.

New Market

Refers to either a completely unexplored market sector or geographic area where a product, service, or business can expand.