A Small, Randomly Selected Part of a Larger Population That

question 195

Multiple Choice

A small, randomly selected part of a larger population that accurately reflects characteristics of the whole population is known as a

• A)correlation group.
• B)control group.
• C)representative sample.
• D)balance-bias sample.

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Definitions:

Similarity

The extent to which two things are alike or share common characteristics.

Contact

The act or state of physical touching or being in close proximity, or the initiation of communication between individuals.

Jigsaw Classroom

An educational approach designed to minimize racial conflict and increase positive educational outcomes by having students from different backgrounds work together to complete a task.

Superordinate Goal

A shared goal that can only be achieved through cooperation among individuals or groups often used to resolve conflicts.