The process of conducting a survey to collect data for a sample is called a
A) sample survey
B) census
C) inference
D) either inference or census depending on the situation

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A sample survey is a method of collecting data from a subset of a larger population. This is different from a census, which aims to survey every individual in the population. Inference refers to making conclusions about a population based on the data collected from a sample. Therefore, A is the best answer as it specifically refers to the process of collecting data from a sample.

The Process of Conducting a Survey to Collect Data for a Sample