If the University Bookstore wanted to understand the textbook and school supplies needs on the campus of the University of Michigan, the population of study would be
A) the faculty and staff of the University of Michigan.
B) all college-aged adults in the state of Michigan.
C) all the people who live in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas.
D) undergraduate students at the University of Michigan.
E) all students, faculty, supporters, and staff of the University of Michigan.

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The population of study for understanding the textbook and school supplies needs at the University of Michigan would include all students (who are the primary consumers of textbooks and supplies), faculty (who decide on textbooks), supporters (who may purchase supplies as gifts or for promotional reasons), and staff (who may also have needs for supplies for administrative purposes). This comprehensive group would give the most accurate understanding of the needs on campus.

If the University Bookstore Wanted to Understand the Textbook and School