Why Is a Larger Random Sample More Desirable in Survey

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is a larger random sample more desirable in survey research?

• A)People take big numbers more seriously.
• B)The larger a sample gets, the more honest people are when answering the questions.
• C)Larger samples, by their nature, include more women and minorities.
• D)Small samples cannot be used for any kind of sociological research.
• E)Larger samples are more likely to be representative of the population.

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