Which Factor or Condition of a Sample Meets the Criterion

question 33

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 participants selected for the sample have agreed to express the specific opinions or beliefs representative of their ethnic or cultural group.

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