A Representative Sample Is A

question 127

Multiple Choice

A representative sample is a:

• A)group of participants that closely parallels the larger group to be studied on relevant characteristics, such as age, sex, race, marital status, and educational level.
• B)sample questionnaire that represents the most likely set of survey responses.
• C)small group of volunteers who try to predict the survey results.
• D)list of all the possible questions that might be represented on the final survey.

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Definitions:

Naive Subject

A research participant who is not informed about the specific purposes of the experiment or the hypothesis being tested, to prevent bias.

Social Psychology

A field of psychology that examines how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of others.

Perceived Authority

The belief or recognition of an individual or organization's power and influence by others.

Social Psychologist

A professional who studies how social influences affect individual behavior and how people interact within groups.