A __________________ sample has characteristics similar to those of the entire population and, therefore, can be used to draw a conclusion about the (general) population.
A) general
B) descriptive
C) statistical
D) representative

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A representative sample is a subset of a population that accurately reflects the characteristics of the entire population. Therefore, conclusions drawn from a representative sample can be generalized to the larger population.

A __________________ Sample Has Characteristics Similar to Those of the Entire