Representativeness as it refers to a sample means
A) the sample is as large as the population.
B) the sample group reflects the characteristics of the larger population.
C) each member of the sample has an equal chance of being picked.
D) the sample group is equally divided between males and females.

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Representativeness refers to the degree to which a sample group reflects the characteristics of the larger population. It is important for the sample to be representative of the population so that the findings from the sample can be generalizable to the population as a whole. A sample size being as large as the population (Choice A) is not necessary for representativeness. Equal chance of being picked (Choice C) and equal division between males and females (Choice D) are important for random sampling and avoiding sample bias, but they do not necessarily guarantee representativeness.

Representativeness as It Refers to a Sample Means