A Sample in a Survey Should Accurately Reflect the Important

question 447

Multiple Choice

A sample in a survey should accurately reflect the important characteristics of the population from which it is drawn. For example, if a certain population has 53% women and the sample has 53% women, then the sample is said to be a

• A)random sample
• B)representative sample
• C)random assignment
• D)characteristic sample

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Definitions:

Political Balance

The distribution of political power among different parties or factions, contributing to the stability or governance of a society or institution.

Family Responsibilities

The duties and obligations related to the care, support, and well-being of family members.

Nonconsecutive Terms

Periods of service in an office that are not directly followed by each other.