In statistical research, a ________ is a subset of people who are chosen to provide information as representatives of the entire group in which a researcher is interested.

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A sample is a subset of people chosen to represent a larger group, while a population refers to the entire group itself. A selection is too general of a term and does not specifically refer to the subset chosen. Proportion refers to a ratio or percentage within a group. Cohort refers to a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience over a specific period.

In Statistical Research, a ________ Is a Subset of People