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Julia Burns
on Nov 29, 2024
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A researcher goes to great lengths to ensure that the proportion of males and females in his study matches the proportion of males and females nationally. He is selecting a ________ sample.
A) representative
B) random
C) biased
D) controlled
Representative Sample
A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.
Proportion
A mathematical or statistical relationship between two numbers or quantities that indicates their relative sizes or significance.
Males and Females
The two primary biological and physiological categories of sex in many species, including humans, distinguished by genetic characteristics, reproductive anatomy, and hormonal profiles.
- Understand the principles of representative sampling in research.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of representative sampling in research.