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 results found for the sample are similar to those we would expect to find for the entire population
b. the sample is very large.
c. the sample was chosen in the best possible way

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of a sample being representative of a population, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A representative sample should have results similar to the entire population, as it reflects the population's characteristics.
• Option B: A sample being large doesn't necessarily make it representative (e.g., a large biased sample isn't representative).
• Option C: "Best possible way" is vague; representativeness is about matching population results, not just the selection method.

So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

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