The Primary Characteristic of a Probability Sample Is Considered to Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

The primary characteristic of a probability sample is considered to be what?

• A) Self-selection of participants
• B) Random selection of the sample
• C) Participants handpicked by the researcher
• D) Representation of proportional segments of the population

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Definitions:

Chemical Reactions

Processes in which substances interact to form new products, involving the rearrangement of atoms or the transfer of electrons.

Energy Release

The process of making energy available for use by the body, typically through the breakdown of nutrients in cells to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Direct Calorimeter

A device that measures the amount of heat produced by an organism, generally used for determining metabolic rate.

Kcal/min

A unit of measurement for the rate of energy expenditure, indicating kilocalories expended per minute.