When conducting a sample of a population:
A)a sample equivalent to half the population must be drawn in order to make any inferences about the given population.
B)the entire population must be sampled to get accurate results .
C)a relatively small random sample will be sufficient to make inferences about the entire population.
D)multiple random samples must be drawn in order to make inferences about the entire population.

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A relatively small random sample can provide accurate information about the entire population as long as the sample is representative and randomly selected. The size of the sample needed depends on the size of the overall population and the level of precision desired in the results, but it is not necessary to sample the entire population or draw multiple samples to make inferences.

When Conducting a Sample of a Population