A Portion of the Population Selected to Represent the Population

question 8

Multiple Choice

A portion of the population selected to represent the population is called

• A)statistical inference
• B)descriptive statistics
• C)a census
• D)a sample

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Definitions:

Lump Amount

A single large sum payment or investment, as opposed to smaller, regular payments or investments.

Retirement

The period in life when one chooses to permanently leave the workforce behind, usually upon reaching a certain age or financial standing.

Compounded Semi-Annually

A method where interest is calculated and added to the principal at six-month intervals, resulting in interest on interest.

Annuity

A series of equal payments at regular intervals.