Question

it can be said that a sample is representative of the population. what is meant by this?
choose the correct answer below
a. the sample is very large
b. the results found for the sample are similar to those we would expect to find for the entire population
c. the sample was chosen in the best possible way

Explanation:

A representative sample should mirror the characteristics of the population. A large sample (Option A) doesn't guarantee representativeness. Choosing in the "best possible way" (Option C) is vague. Option B directly states that sample results resemble population results, which is the essence of representativeness.

Answer:

B. The results found for the sample are similar to those we would expect to find for the entire population