Which of the Following Best Defines the Term "Sample

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the term "sample"?

• A)the group of people about whom the results of a study are intended to generalize
• B)a group of people who are representative of the population as a whole
• C)the people actually tested in a study
• D)a small group of people used to pilot test a study

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Definitions:

Risk Society

A societal framework defined by the way in which modern societies deal with and respond to various risks, often exacerbated by technological and environmental changes.

Technological Dangers

Encompasses the potential risks and negative impacts that technology can pose to individuals, society, and the environment.

Policy-Oriented Scientists

Researchers whose work is focused on generating knowledge that directly informs and influences policymaking.

Environmental Movement

A diverse scientific, social, and political movement for addressing environmental issues and advocating for the protection of the natural environment through changes in public policy and individual behavior.