When looking at a fairly homogeneous population, the sample size required is usually ________ than the sample size needed in a fairly heterogeneous one.
A) Somewhat greater
B) About the same
C) Somewhat smaller
D) Much greater

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A homogeneous population has less variability, so a smaller sample size is needed to accurately estimate the population parameters compared to a heterogeneous population, which requires a larger sample size to account for its greater variability.

When Looking at a Fairly Homogeneous Population, the Sample Size