When explaining the difference between 'community' and 'population', the nurse educator uses which of the following as an example for population?

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A population refers to a group of individuals that share a common characteristic, such as being on a bus together. A community refers to a group of individuals that share a common geographic location and may interact and have shared interests or goals, such as the employees at a local plant or graduating nursing students. The grade school class is also a community, but not the best example for population as it is based on age and grade level, rather than a shared characteristic.

When Explaining the Difference Between 'Community' and 'Population', the Nurse