A researcher wants to study stress and coping in students transitioning into middle school. Students _______ would be the most representative sample.
A) taking remedial math
B) selected at random from a homeroom course
C) receiving detention during their first week
D) seeking support from the guidance counselor

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Selecting students at random from a homeroom course would provide a diverse representation of the entire student population in the transition to middle school. Choosing students with a pre-determined characteristic such as those taking remedial math or receiving detention may skew the results and not provide an accurate representation of the entire student population. Additionally, choosing students seeking support from the guidance counselor may not be representative of all students who experience stress and coping during the transition to middle school.

A Researcher Wants to Study Stress and Coping in Students