The Editors of Scientific American Are Able to Obtain a Representative

question 112

Multiple Choice

The editors of Scientific American are able to obtain a representative sample of their readers in order to assess their attitudes toward preservation of the rain forests in Costa Rica. When interpreting the results of their survey, the editors will be able to __________

• A) apply the results to the entire U.S. population.
• B) apply the results to Costa Rica.
• C) apply the results to subscribers of Scientific American.
• D) apply the result to scientists.

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