Most analysts focus on the cost of tuition as the way to measure the cost of a college education. But incidentals, such as textbook costs, are rarely considered. A researcher at Drummand University wishes to estimate the textbook costs of first-year students at Drummand. To do so, she monitored the textbook cost of 250 first-year students and found that their average textbook cost was $300 per semester. Identify the sample in the study.
A) All Drummand University students.
B) All college students.
C) All first-year Drummand University students.
D) The 250 students that were monitored.

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The sample in the study refers to the specific group of 250 first-year students who were monitored for their textbook costs. Therefore, option D - the 250 students that were monitored - is the correct answer. Options A and B are too broad and include students who were not part of the study, while option C narrows it down to first-year students but still includes those who were not part of the study.

Most Analysts Focus on the Cost of Tuition as the Way