A representative sample is a:
A)group of participants that closely parallels the larger group to be studied on relevant characteristics, such as age, sex, race, marital status, and educational level.
B)sample questionnaire that represents the most likely set of survey responses.
C)small group of volunteers who try to predict the survey results.
D)list of all the possible questions that might be represented on the final survey.

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A representative sample is a group of participants that closely parallels the larger group to be studied on relevant characteristics, such as age, sex, race, marital status, and educational level. This ensures that the sample is a true reflection of the population being studied, allowing for accurate and generalizable findings. The other options (B, C, and D) are not accurate definitions of a representative sample.

A Representative Sample Is A