Researchers conducting an exercise intervention study with overweight adults recruited a sample of 250 adults from a primary care clinic. Of the 250 adults, 82 participants completed the study. The 82 participants represent what type of sample?

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The 82 participants who completed the study represent the actual sample, as they are the individuals who actually participated in and completed the study, distinguishing them from those initially recruited or the broader target population.

Researchers Conducting an Exercise Intervention Study with Overweight Adults Recruited