Researchers Rarely Have Access to Entire Populations

question 27

Multiple Choice

Researchers rarely have access to entire populations.How do researchers resolve this limitation?

• A) They do not need to resolve this; it is not a limitation at all.
• B) They record data from an entire population of people to make inferences concerning characteristics in a sample.
• C) They record data from as many persons in a population as possible to draw conclusions concerning only those individuals.
• D) They record data from a sample of people in the larger population in order to make inferences concerning characteristics in that larger population.

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Definitions:

Work-Related Injuries

Injuries or illnesses that occur as a result of activities or conditions in the workplace.

On-The-Job Accident

An unexpected event in the workplace that results in personal injury or property damage.

Tobacco Use

The act of smoking or ingesting tobacco products, which is a major risk factor for various diseases.

Preventable Cause

A preventable cause refers to a factor or condition that can be avoided to prevent a disease, accident, or other undesirable outcomes.