The overall group in which a smaller portion is selected for study is known as the:
A)sample
B)population
C)group
D)cohort
E)family

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The population refers to the larger group that the smaller portion (known as the sample) is selected from. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A (sample) refers to the smaller portion being studied, option C (group) is too vague and could refer to either the population or the sample, option D (cohort) refers to a specific group that shares a common characteristic or experience, and option E (family) is too specific and does not encompass all possible populations.

The Overall Group in Which a Smaller Portion Is Selected