What Is the Best Definition of a Random Sample

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the best definition of a random sample?

• A) Everyone in the population is equally likely to be in the research sample
• B) Participants are randomly assigned to groups
• C) The sample is representative of the population of interest
• D) People randomly volunteer to participate in the sample
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Ego Control

In Jack Block’s personality theory, the psychological tendency to inhibit the behavioral expression of motivation and emotional impulse. At the extremes, people may be either undercontrolled or overcontrolled.

Neuroticism/Extraversion

Personality traits where neuroticism involves emotional instability and extraversion involves being outgoing and energetic.

Negative Emotionality/Positive Emotionality

Refers to the tendency of individuals to experience negative or positive emotions more frequently or intensely, indicating a fundamental aspect of personality.

Politically Conservative

Holding beliefs that emphasize tradition, authority, and resistance to change in political and social systems.