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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