First a Sociologist Defines the _________________, Then He/she Chooses the __________________

question 26

Multiple Choice

First a sociologist defines the _________________, then he/she chooses the __________________.

• A) sample, variables
• B) research population, variables
• C) sample, research population
• D) research population, sample

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Definitions:

Population

The entire group of individuals or items from which samples may be drawn for statistical analysis.

Probability

The likelihood of an event or outcome occurring, calculated as the ratio of favorable cases to the total number of possible cases.

Freshmen Class

A group or cohort of students who are in their first year of secondary or post-secondary education.

Probability

An indicator of the probability of an event happening, represented numerically between 0 and 1.