Question

decide whether the statement below makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense (or is clearly false) explain
in my statistical study, i used a sample that was larger than the population.

choose the correct answer below

a. no, the statement does not make sense. the sample size should always equal the population size

b. no, the statement does not make sense a sample is a subset of the population and cannot be larger than the population

c. yes, the statement makes sense a sample is always larger than the population.

d. yes, the statement makes sense a sample can be as large as desired

Explanation:

A sample is a subset of the population. By definition, a subset cannot have more elements than the set (population) it is taken from. So a sample cannot be larger than the population.

Answer:

B. No, the statement does not make sense. A sample is a subset of the population and cannot be larger than the population.