Which of the Following Definitions Best Describes a Representative Sample

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions best describes a representative sample?

• A) The sample is the accessible population.
• B) The sample is an equivalent group.
• C) The sample is representative of the population in which the characteristics are being studied.
• D) The sample is of a larger group.

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Definitions:

Nativist Movement

A socio-political ideology favoring the interests and culture of native-born inhabitants over those of immigrants, often manifesting in policies or actions that discriminate against non-natives.

Elite Democrats

Refers to high-ranking or influential members within the Democratic Party who have significant power, influence, or status.

Popular Democrats

Members of the Democratic Party who enjoy widespread support and appeal among the general public or the party's base.

Mass Movements

Large, organized efforts by people to achieve a specific goal, often related to social, political, or economic change.