The editors of Scientific American are able to obtain a representative sample of their readers in order to assess their attitudes toward preservation of the rainforests in Costa Rica. When interpreting the results of their survey, the editors will be able to apply the results to __________.
A) the entire U.S. population
B) Costa Rica
C) subscribers of Scientific American
D) scientists

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The sample obtained is from the subscribers of Scientific American, therefore the results can only be applied to this specific group of individuals and not to the entire U.S. population, Costa Rica, or scientists in general.

The Editors of Scientific American Are Able to Obtain a Representative