Which Factor or Condition of a Sample Meets the Criterion

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which factor or condition of a sample meets the criterion for representativeness?

• A) The sample is drawn randomly from the general population without the use of specific criteria.
• B) The characteristics of the sample closely resemble the characteristics of the larger target population.
• C) The sample includes the same percentage of men and women as well as members of different ethnic groups as the general population does.
• D) The subjects selected for the sample have agreed to express the specific opinions or beliefs representative of their ethnic or cultural group.

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Definitions:

Entitlements

Government programs providing guaranteed benefits to a particular group, such as Social Security or Medicare.

Federal Program

A program funded by the federal government to provide services, aid, or projects in various sectors such as education, health, and transportation to states and local governments or directly to individuals.

Public Opinion

The collective attitudes, beliefs, and views of the population on various topics, often assessed through surveys and polls.

Immigration Policy

Government laws, regulations, and practices that control the entry, residence, and deportation of non-national individuals into its territory.