The purpose of sampling is to .
A) enumerate all the values in the population
B) measure all items of interest for a particular interest or investigation
C) obtain sufficient information to draw a valid inference about a population
D) calculate all variables and observations within a population

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Sampling aims to gather enough data to make valid conclusions about a population without needing to assess every member of that population. Choices A, B, and D suggest complete enumeration or measurement of all items or variables in a population, which is contrary to the concept of sampling.

The Purpose of Sampling Is to