What Is a Sample

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is a sample?

• A)a subset of the population who actually participate in a research study
• B)a group of people to whom the conclusion of the study will apply
• C)a group that contains fewer than 50 people or animals
• D)all the volunteers who express an interest in the study

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Definitions:

Age of Prophecy

A period in ancient Israelite history characterized by the activity of prophets who delivered divine messages to rulers and the people.

Native American Life

Refers to the cultures, traditions, history, and current realities of the indigenous peoples of North America.

Agricultural Economy

An economy that is primarily based on the production, processing, and trading of crops and livestock.

Thomas Jefferson

An American Founding Father who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and later served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809.