The United States population consists of 15 percent African Americans. A researcher who is trying to study a representative sample would include

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In order for the sample to be representative, it should reflect the demographics of the population being studied. Since the population is 15 percent African American, the sample should also be 15 percent African American to accurately represent the population. Including a larger percentage of Caucasians (options A and D) or a higher percentage of African Americans (option B) would not be representative of the population.

The United States Population Consists of 15 Percent African Americans