Determine Whether the Evaluated Group Is a Population or a Sample

question 10

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the evaluated group is a population or a sample.
-A researcher examines the records of all the registered voters in one city and finds that 43% are registered
Democrats.

• A)Sample
• B)Population

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or varied by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable in an experiment.

Dependent Variable

A variable in experimental research that is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Spurious Relationship

A relationship where two variables seem to be related to each other, but in reality, their association is caused by a third variable or by chance.

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study, often based on theoretical expectations or previous research.