Charlene is interested in determining whether the opinions of registered voters toward an increase in taxes for the public schools are influenced by the age of the voter. In her research, she attempts to contact every 20th person on the voter registration lists. All registered voters constitute the _____ for this study and the people she contacts constitute the _____ for this study.

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The population for this study is all registered voters, while the people she contacts (every 20th person on the voter registration lists) constitute the sample. Therefore, the correct answer is (D) population; sample. Choice (A) and (B) are incorrect because this study does not involve an experimental or control group. Choice (C) is incorrect because the sample is not a control group.

Charlene Is Interested in Determining Whether the Opinions of Registered