Survey research involves _____ - the process of selecting for study a limited number of subjects who are representative of entire groups sharing similar characteristics, called the population.

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Survey research involves selecting a sample of subjects from a larger population to study. This is known as sampling: the process of choosing a limited number of individuals to represent the larger population. Option A (locating) refers to finding the population, but does not address the process of selecting a sample. Option B (measuring) is relevant to the data collection phase of survey research, but not the initial sampling process. Option D (sectioning) is not a relevant term in survey research.

Survey Research Involves _____ - the Process of Selecting for Study