The target population ...
A) is identical to the sample population
B) is smaller in size than the sample population
C) must be defined before research begins
D) must be able to be captured in a sample frame
E) none of the above

Question

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The target population must be defined before research begins as it is the group of individuals or objects that the researcher wants to study and make inferences about. It is not necessarily identical to the sample population or smaller in size than the sample population, although it must be able to be captured in a sample frame. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

The Target Population