A sample in which the characteristics of the sample are the same as those of the population is a(n)
A)random sample.
B)variables sample.
C)attribute sample.
D)representative sample.

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A representative sample is one in which the characteristics of the sample match those of the population being studied, making it a appropriate representation of the larger population. Random samples may not necessarily be representative, and variables or attribute samples do not necessarily match the characteristics of the population.

A Sample in Which the Characteristics of the Sample Are