When People Selected for a Sample Are Not Typical or Representative

question 97

Multiple Choice

When people selected for a sample are not typical or representative of the larger population from which they have been selected,we have

• A)a parameter.
• B)a statistic.
• C)a negative confidence interval.
• D)bias or unrepresentative sample.
• E)a bad sample that needs to be re-sampled

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Definitions:

Elevated Lymphocyte

An increase in the number of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the bloodstream, which can indicate an immune response.

Heart Disease

A broad term for any number of conditions affecting the heart's function, which can include coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects.

Elevated Epinephrine

An increased level of epinephrine (adrenaline) in the body, often as a response to stress, that can enhance alertness and energy.

Tissue Inflammation

A defensive response of body tissues to injury or infection, often causing redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes loss of function.