Which of the following is most likely a population as opposed to a sample?
A) Respondents to a newspaper survey
B) The first 5 students completing an assignment
C) Every third person to arrive at the bank
D) Registered voters in a county

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Registered voters in a county are more likely to represent a population because they encompass all eligible voters in that particular region, whereas the other options (respondents to a newspaper survey, first 5 students completing an assignment, and every third person to arrive at the bank) are more likely to be samples as they only represent a portion of the larger population.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely a Population as Opposed