When a researcher has made the decision to conduct a sample, the first step in the selection of the sample is to:
A) define the target population.
B) determine the sample size.
C) select the actual sampling units.
D) select a sampling frame.

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Defining the target population is the first and most crucial step in sampling since it determines the scope of the study and the group to which the findings can be generalized.

When a Researcher Has Made the Decision to Conduct a Sample