The law of large numbers states that larger samples are _____.
A) too difficult to work with
B) more likely to be biased
C) usually more representative of a population
D) better selected through nonprobabilistic methods

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The law of large numbers states that as the sample size increases, the sample statistics (such as mean or proportion) will approach the true population parameter. This means that larger samples are usually more representative of a population, making C the correct answer. A is incorrect because larger samples can provide more accurate results, but they may require extra effort to work with. B is incorrect because larger samples can actually help reduce bias. D is incorrect because probabilistic methods (such as random sampling) are often used to select larger samples.

The Law of Large Numbers States That Larger Samples Are