Although It Is Possible to Obtain a Sample with Characteristics

question 40

Multiple Choice

Although it is possible to obtain a sample with characteristics that are very different from the population through random sampling, it is more likely that a nonrepresentative sample is the result of ____.

• A) simple random sampling
• B) selection bias
• C) stratified selection
• D) systematic selection

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Definitions:

Friendship Groups

Social circles or clusters of individuals who share common interests, activities, and provide emotional support to each other.

Lower Grades

Refers to the lower scores received on assignments, tests, or overall academic performance.

Middle Schools

Educational institutions that cater to students typically in the 6th through 8th grades, serving as a bridge between elementary and high school.

Bullied

Being subjected to repeated aggressive behavior, whether physical, verbal, or relational, by another individual or group.