Comparing a Census of a Large Population to a Sample

question 44

Multiple Choice

Comparing a census of a large population to a sample drawn from it, we expect that the:

• A)sample is usually a more practical method of obtaining the desired information.
• B)accuracy of the observations in the census is surely higher than in the sample.
• C)sample must be a large fraction of the population to be accurate.

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Definitions:

Major Organic Product

The primary product formed in greater quantity in an organic chemical reaction, in contrast to minor products.

Major Organic Product

The principal compound formed in the highest quantity in a chemical reaction, considering the reactants and conditions.

Major Organic Product

The primary product formed in the highest yield during an organic chemical reaction.

Aldol Product

The compound resulting from an aldol reaction, which involves the coupling of an aldehyde or ketone with a carbon nucleophile followed by dehydration to give a β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone.