The editors of Scientific American are able to obtain a representative sample of their readers in order to assess their attitudes toward preservation of the rain forests in Costa Rica. When interpreting the results of their survey, the editors will be able to apply the results to :

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The sample obtained is a representative sample of subscribers of Scientific American, which means the results can only be applied to subscribers of the magazine who are interested in science and scientific issues. It cannot be generalized to North Americans, Costa Rica, or scientists as a whole.

The Editors of Scientific American Are Able to Obtain a Representative