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

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A representative sample is one in which the characteristics of the sample closely match the characteristics of the population. This is important in order to ensure that the findings from the sample can be generalized to the larger population. The other answer choices do not accurately describe a sample that is representative of the population.

A Sample in Which the Characteristics of the Sample Are