The smaller group that is selected from a larger one for closer study in research is the:
A)population
B)party
C)sample
D)body
E)subset

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A population refers to the entire group of individuals or objects that the researcher is interested in studying, while a sample is a smaller group that is selected from the population for closer study. Therefore, a sample is the best choice for the given question. Options B, D, and E do not accurately represent the concept of a smaller group selected from a larger one for closer study in research.

The Smaller Group That Is Selected from a Larger One