A Polling Company Conducted a Survey of Voters to Obtain

question 38

Multiple Choice

A polling company conducted a survey of voters to obtain data for a political campaign. They selected 3500 voters randomly from the 168,000 names on the voter registration lists of the county and found that 1372 intended to vote for candidate Doe. The 3500 voters represent:

• A) the population.
• B) the sample.

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Definitions:

Individuation

The psychological process by which an individual becomes distinct and independent by differentiating from others, especially from familial and societal norms.

Autonomy

is the capacity and right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions, free from external coercion or constraint.

Differentiation

Process by which cells acquire specialized structures and functions.

Self-Discipline

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.