A sample refers to a subset of the population who actually participate in a research study. This subset is chosen in a way that it represents the larger population and enables the researchers to draw conclusions about the population based on the findings from the sample.

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What Is a Sample

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What is a sample?

A) a subset of the population who actually participate in a research study
B) a group of people to whom the conclusion of the study will apply
C) a group that contains fewer than 50 people or animals
D) all the volunteers who express an interest in the study

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