What Is the Proper Term for a Group of Subjects

question 243

Multiple Choice

What is the proper term for a group of subjects selected for a survey so that important subgroups within the population are included for study in the same proportions as they are found in the larger population?

• A) Subpopulation
• B) Representative sample
• C) Critical mass
• D) Sample

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Definitions:

At-Home Parenting

A parenting approach where one or both parents choose to stay at home to raise their children, focusing on child development and family needs.

Child's Father

The male parent of a child, who provides genetic material, and often, though not universally, social and financial support.

Goodness of Fit

A term used to describe how well a person's abilities, needs, and characteristics match up with their environment or specific situation.

Child-Care Arrangements

Describes the various setups or systems in place for the care of children when primary caregivers are unavailable, including daycare centers, home care, and others.