In a Study Whose Purpose Is to Determine the Market

question 2

Multiple Choice

In a study whose purpose is to determine the market for a vitamin that is to be chewed like bubble gum,what is the first question to be answered before a sampling plan is selected?

• A) Must the sample be representative of the population?
• B) Who can perform the actual sampling?
• C) What is the population or universe of interest?
• D) How often should the sample be redesigned?
• E) How large should the sample be in terms of its measurement costs?

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