A sample in a survey should accurately reflect the important characteristics of the population from which it is drawn. For example, if a certain population has 53% women and the sample has 53% women, then the sample is said to be a
A)random sample
B)representative sample
C)random assignment
D)characteristic sample

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A representative sample accurately reflects the characteristics of the population from which it is drawn, including the proportion of women in this case.

A Sample in a Survey Should Accurately Reflect the Important