The unit about which information is collected and that provides the basis of analysis is called a(n):
A)universe.
B)sampling unit.
C)statistic.
D)sampling frame.
E)element.

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The element is the unit about which information is collected and provides the basis of analysis in research. The other options are related but not the best fit for the definition described. For example, a universe refers to the entire group of subjects or objects being studied, while a sampling unit is a single member of the population that is included in the sample. A statistic refers to a summary measure calculated from a sample, and a sampling frame is a list of all the sampling units in the population from which a sample is drawn.

The Unit About Which Information Is Collected and That Provides