Samples are often used to infer something about a population rather than canvassing the population itself because they are typically
A)cheaper than complete counts.
B)faster than complete counts.
C)more accurate than complete counts.
D)None of these are correct.
E)All of these are correct.

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Samples are often used because they are cheaper and faster than complete counts. While not inherently more accurate, with proper sampling techniques, they can yield results that are sufficiently accurate for many purposes, making them a practical choice.

Samples Are Often Used to Infer Something About a Population