When a sample has the same characteristics as the target population, the sample is said to be a(n) ____ sample.
A) representative
B) biased
C) target
D) accessible

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A representative sample accurately reflects the characteristics of the target population, making it a reliable sample for generalizing findings to the larger population. Biased samples, on the other hand, have some element of non-randomness that can skew results. Target and accessible samples are not necessarily representative and do not guarantee that the sample accurately reflects the target population.

When a Sample Has the Same Characteristics as the Target