Most analysts focus on the cost of tuition as the way to measure the cost of a college education. But incidentals, such as textbook costs, are rarely considered. A researcher at Drummand University wanted to estimate the textbook costs of first-year students at Drummand. To do so, she monitored the textbook cost of 250 first-year students and found that their average textbook cost was $600 per semester. Identify the sample in the study.
A) all Drummand University students
B) all college students
C) all first-year Drummand University students
D) the 250 students that were monitored

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The sample in the study refers to the specific group of individuals who were monitored in order to collect data. In this case, the sample is the 250 first-year students at Drummand University who were monitored to determine their textbook costs.

Most Analysts Focus on the Cost of Tuition as the Way