Most analysts focus on the cost of HECS fees as the way to measure the cost of a university education.But incidentals,such as textbook costs,are rarely considered.A researcher at the University of Adelaide wishes to estimate the textbook costs of first-year students at the University.To do so,she monitored the textbook cost of 250 first-year students and found that their average textbook cost was $300 per semester.
- Identify the sample in the study.
A) All first-year University of Adelaide students.
B) The 250 students that were monitored.
C) All university students.
D) All University of Adelaide students.

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The sample in the study refers to the specific group of individuals that were monitored for the purposes of the research. In this case, the sample consisted of 250 first-year students at the University of Adelaide, not all first-year students, all university students, or all University of Adelaide students.

Most Analysts Focus on the Cost of HECS Fees as the Way