Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of a Representative

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of a representative sample?

• A)You ask your fellow students to be participants in a study of adult memory.
• B)You choose people shopping in an expensive store in the mall to respond to your survey.
• C)You ask people from your church to participate in a study of family values.
• D)You choose people randomly from the telephone book to respond to your survey.

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Definitions:

Duress

A situation where a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressure against the person.

Economic Condition

The state of an economy at a given time, including factors like GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation.

Slump

A significant, sudden decrease in economic activity or market prices, often reflecting a downturn in a particular industry or the economy as a whole.

Avoidance

The act of preventing something from happening or ensuring that one does not become involved in it.