At a basic level,when deciding whether a sample is representative of a particular population,we
A)make the decision based on intuition.
B)are also deciding whether the population is the one we should be testing.
C)decide against low-probability events in favor of high-probability events.
D)go for the long shot and decide against high-probability events.

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When deciding if a sample is representative of a particular population, the goal is to ensure that the sample reflects the characteristics of the population as closely as possible. This involves considering the likelihood of various events or characteristics within the population and ensuring that these are proportionally represented in the sample. High-probability events or characteristics that are common in the population should similarly be common in the sample, making option C the correct choice. This approach is based on statistical principles rather than intuition, the necessity to redefine the population, or favoring unlikely events.

At a Basic Level,when Deciding Whether a Sample Is Representative