Which of These Characterizes a Representative Sample?​

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of these characterizes a representative sample?​

• A)Anyone who volunteers to participate is included in the study.
• B)​Everyone in the population has an equal chance of being chosen for the study.
• C)​The percentages of male and female, old and young, match the whole population.
• D)​The people in the study say they are confident that their opinions are the common ones.

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Definitions:

Polite

Showing consideration for others in manners, behavior, and speech.

Well-mannered

Descriptive of an individual exhibiting polite, courteous, and socially appropriate behavior.

Prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future, often in personal or financial decisions.

Conscious

Being aware of one's surroundings and of one’s thoughts and sensations; awake.