In written or oral surveys, a relatively small group, called the ____, is used to draw conclusions about a larger group, called the ____.

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A representative sample is a subset of a population that seeks to accurately reflect the characteristics of the larger group, or target population, from which it is drawn. This concept is fundamental in survey research and statistics for making inferences about the larger group's behaviors, attitudes, or characteristics based on the sample data.

In Written or Oral Surveys, a Relatively Small Group, Called