Select the sample most representative of the population of interest.
-A social studies teacher wants to know which news magazine, Time or Newsweek, is the most read by the
Parents of students in his school.
A)A group of 30 students reporting on magazines they see their parents reading
B)The report of a local convenience store on the relative numbers of the two magazines sold
C)A group of 30 parents to be contacted by phone
D)A group of 30 students reporting on magazines delivered to their homes

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To directly assess the reading preferences of the parents, contacting a group of 30 parents by phone is the most representative method. This approach directly targets the population of interest (the parents) and gathers information on their specific behaviors, providing the most accurate insight into which magazine, Time or Newsweek, they prefer.

Select the Sample Most Representative of the Population of Interest