Suppose your instructor is evaluating your class in terms of political attitudes.One at a time,half of your class is selected to participate in the study.You are not chosen.Which term best describes the group you are in?
A) the sample
B) the pool
C) the population
D) the aggregate

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The population refers to the entire group of individuals that share a characteristic or set of characteristics. In this case, the population would be the entire class being evaluated in terms of political attitudes. The sample refers to the smaller group that is selected for the study, so the half of the class that was chosen would be the sample. The pool and aggregate do not accurately describe the group in this scenario.

Suppose Your Instructor Is Evaluating Your Class in Terms of Political