The editors of Scientific American are able to obtain a representative sample of their readers in order to assess their attitudes toward preservation of the rain forests in Costa Rica.When interpreting the results of their survey the editors will be able to:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sample obtained from the readers of Scientific American is representative of the magazine's subscribers, hence the results can only be applied to them, and not to the general population of the U.S. or to residents of Costa Rica or scientists in general.

The Editors of Scientific American Are Able to Obtain a Representative