Suzanne and Paul obtained a complete list of all 500 students in their marriage and family class. Starting with the first student on the list, each student was assigned a number ranging from 1 to 500. Then, Paul and Suzanne selected for their study every 10th number on the list. Clearly, they were trying to ensure that their research

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By selecting every 10th number on the list, Paul and Suzanne ensured that their study had a representative sample of the 500 students. This means that the sample would accurately reflect the characteristics and diversity of the overall population (in this case, the marriage and family class). Therefore, choice B, having a representative sample, is the best answer.

Suzanne and Paul Obtained a Complete List of All 500