The Subset of a Population from Which a Researcher Collects

question 51

Multiple Choice

The subset of a population from which a researcher collects data is known as a:

• A) census.
• B) selection bias.
• C) sample.
• D) survey.

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Definitions:

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one has in interpersonal relationships, shaped early in life and influenced by relationships with caregivers.

Handedness

The preference for using one hand over the other for performing tasks or activities, often categorized as right-handed, left-handed, or ambidextrous.

Established

Being firmly settled in a position or recognized in a certain role or area, often implying a reputation of reliability or authority.

Prenatally

Pertaining to the period before birth, during the development of the fetus in the womb.