Which of the Following Statements Best Defines a Random Sample

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines a random sample?

• A) A poll in which there is no way to ensure that the opinions expressed are representative of the larger population
• B) In the context of opinion polling, a group of people selected to represent the population being studied
• C) An atypical subgroup of the population
• D) In the context of opinion polling, a sample in which each person within the entire population being polled has an equal chance of being chosen
• E) A campaign tactic used to feed false or misleading information to potential voters, under the guise of taking an opinion poll

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Definitions:

Real-World Tasks

Tasks that mimic or represent activities from everyday life, designed to measure or train skills in a context similar to where they are naturally applied.

Portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of materials or documents that evidence an individual's abilities, achievements, or progress over time.

Informal Assessment Techniques

Non-standardized methods of evaluating a student's performance or progress, usually more flexible and adaptive than formal assessments.

Practicality

The extent to which something can be applied or used in a real-world setting.