Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for Selecting

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for selecting a sample?

• A)A sample is less time consuming than a census.
• B)A sample is less costly to administer than a census.
• C)A sample is usually not a good representation of the target population.
• D)A sample is less cumbersome and more practical to administer.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In research, a control group is a group of subjects not exposed to the experimental treatment, used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the treatment.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment to see its effect on a dependent variable.

Observational Group

A group in a study that is exposed to the variable under investigation for observational purposes without receiving the experimental treatment.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.