A _____ is the total collection of elements about which the researcher wishes to make inferences.
A) population
B) target population
C) population element
D) sampling frame
E) sample

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The definition given aligns with the concept of population in research, which refers to the entire group of individuals or objects that possess the characteristic(s) of interest and about which the researcher wants to make generalizations or inferences. The other options, such as target population, population element, sampling frame, and sample, all refer to specific aspects related to the wider population, but do not encompass the entire group.

A _____ Is the Total Collection of Elements About Which