A sample survey deals with_______________?
Correct answer: B. a statistically valid section of a population
- A. an entire population
- B. a statistically valid section of a population
- C. eating samples at various supermarkets
- D. asking people who walk by to fill out naires
Explanation
A sample survey studies a properly selected, statistically representative section of a larger population. Asking passers-by is a convenience sample and may not represent the population accurately.
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