The sample,when compared to the population,does a good job of reflecting many of the characteristics of the population.
A)systematic sampling
B)cross-sectional design
C)random sample
D)representative sample

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A representative sample is one that accurately reflects the characteristics of the larger population from which it was drawn. This statement suggests that the sample is doing a good job of representing the population, indicating that it is a representative sample. The other options (systematic sampling, cross-sectional design, random sample) do not necessarily guarantee that the sample will be representative.

The Sample,when Compared to the Population,does a Good Job of Reflecting