In order for the characteristics of a sample to be generalized to the entire population, the sample should be:
A) symbolic of the population
B) atypical of the population
C) representative of the population
D) illustrative of the population

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To generalize the characteristics of a sample to the entire population, the sample must be representative of the population. This means that the sample should be selected in a way that ensures its characteristics (such as age, gender, education level, income level, etc.) are similar to those of the population as a whole.

In Order for the Characteristics of a Sample to Be