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segrsyd

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Which of the following best defines the term sample?
 
  a. the group of people about whom the results of a study are intended to generalize
  b. a group of people who are representative of the population as a whole
  c. the people actually measured in a study
  d. a small group of people used to pilot test a study

Question 2

Using random selection is a way to ensure that
 
  a. a sample is representative of a population by giving everyone an equal chance of being selected for the sample.
  b. every participant in a sample has an equal chance of taking part in any condition of an experiment.
  c. participants who fit certain criteria for gender and ethnicity are more likely to be selected as part of a sample.
  d. every member in a population is sampled.


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bimper21

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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