Select the Sample Most Representative of the Population of Interest

question 121

Multiple Choice

Select the sample most representative of the population of interest.
-A researcher wants to determine the status of the electorate one month before the presidential election.

• A)A group of 30 persons from church who voted in the last election
• B)A group of 30 persons on the voter registration list
• C)A group of 30 persons contacted by phone with the numbers randomly chosen numbers
• D)A random group of 30 persons in the phone book

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Definitions:

Tightness

In cultural psychology, the degree to which a culture restricts or regulates behaviors, with strict norms and intolerance for deviation.

Affective Forecasting

The process by which individuals predict their future emotional states or reactions to events.

Positive Events

Occurrences or experiences that contribute to one's happiness, well-being, or positive emotional state.

Negative Events

Unfortunate or harmful incidents that can lead to emotional distress, physical harm, or psychological impact on individuals.