A quota sample example might be described as ______.
A) people who respond to a mailed survey make up the sample
B) all students who sign up for a study make up the sample
C) 60% of the population is left handed so 60% of the participants chosen are also left handed
D) participants are selected from a local preschool class to represent preschoolers who live in the area

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A quota sample involves selecting individuals based on predetermined characteristics such as age, gender or in this example, left-handedness, to ensure that the sample is representative of the population on those dimensions.

A Quota Sample Example Might Be Described as ______