If the individuals in a sample have characteristics that are noticeably different from the individuals in the population, then the sample is said to be ____.
A) representative
B) random
C) stratified
D) biased

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A sample that is noticeably different from the population is said to be biased. The other answer choices are not correct in this context. A representative sample accurately reflects the characteristics of the population. A random sample is one in which each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. A stratified sample is one in which the population is divided into subgroups, and members of each subgroup are randomly selected to be part of the sample.

If the Individuals in a Sample Have Characteristics That Are