Which of the following describes the quality of a representative sample is?
A) It has characteristics that are similar to the population
B) The data from the sample can likely be generalized to a the population
C) It can allow for reliable conclusions to be drawn
D) All of the above are true descriptions of representative samples.

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All of the choices are true descriptions of a representative sample. A representative sample closely resembles the population it is taken from, meaning that the characteristics of the sample are similar to those of the overall population. This allows for data from the sample to be generalized to the population, increasing the reliability of conclusions drawn from the sample data.

Which of the Following Describes the Quality of a Representative