The Purpose of Sampling Is to

question 31

Multiple Choice

The purpose of sampling is to .

• A) enumerate all the values in the population
• B) measure all items of interest for a particular interest or investigation
• C) obtain sufficient information to draw a valid inference about a population
• D) calculate all variables and observations within a population

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Definitions:

Biological Determinism

The belief that human behaviors, preferences, and societies are determined by genetic or hereditary factors rather than cultural or environmental influences.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thinking, perceiving, producing, and understanding language.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that explains human behavior and mental processes as adaptations shaped by natural selection throughout human history.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes to the next generation in a way that they too can pass those genes on, a key concept in evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology.