Which Statement Is True Regarding Representative Samples

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding representative samples?

• A) Generalizations based on a few unrepresentative cases are unreliable.
• B) Exceptional cases are the best for drawing conclusions that can be generalized to the population.
• C) Research usually samples from the entire human population.
• D) Fewer cases from an unrepresented sample are better than many cases from a represented sample.

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Definitions:

F Distribution

A probability distribution used in analysis of variance (ANOVA), among other tests; it is used to compare variances across multiple groups.

Probability

A numerical measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.

Value(s)

Represents the magnitude, amount, or number in a given context, or the worth of something.

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data that is used in a hypothesis test to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.