How Should a Nurse Researcher Expect a Sample to Differ

question 19

Multiple Choice

How should a nurse researcher expect a sample to differ from a population?

• A) A sample can mean objects or events, whereas population refers to individuals or groups of people.
• B) A population has a broad set of defining characteristics, and a sample has a narrow set of defining characteristics.
• C) A population is a representative segment of a defined sample.
• D) A sample is a representative segment of a defined population.

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