When Sociologists Conduct Sample Surveys, They Ask Questions of a Systematic

question 36

Multiple Choice

When sociologists conduct sample surveys, they ask questions of a systematic sample of people.What is the relationship of the sample to the population of interest?

• A)The sample is the same as the population.
• B)The sample is representative of the population.
• C)The sample answers questions that the population refuses to answer.
• D)The sample has a smaller response error than the population.
• E)The sample represents only the working part of the population.

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Definitions:

Pastoral Societies

Communities whose primary means of subsistence is based on the rearing and breeding of livestock.

Subsistence Pattern

The means by which a society acquires its food resources, ranging from hunting and gathering to agriculture and industrial food production.

Hunting

The practice of tracking and killing wild animals for food, recreation, or trade, often regulated by laws to ensure sustainable populations.

Gathering Societies

Communities that primarily subsist on gathering, hunting, and fishing, rather than agricultural or animal husbandry practices.