A _____ is a small group that accurately reflects a larger population by including the same proportion of men, women, young, old, professionals, blue-collar workers, Republicans, Democrats, whites, African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, Asians, and so on as found in the population as a whole.
A)correlational group
B)control group
C)representative sample
D)balance-bias sample

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A representative sample accurately reflects the larger population by including the same proportion of various demographic groups as found in the population as a whole. Correlational group is not a valid term, and control group and balance-bias sample do not reflect the concept of including a representative sample of a population.

A _____ Is a Small Group That Accurately Reflects a Larger