PRC-2 · Chapter 12 · Question 16 of 55
Which of the following best defines a 'Population' in the context of statistical sampling?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The complete collection of all possible elements that are under study.
Explanation
In statistics, the 'population' is the entire overarching group or set of items from which researchers intend to draw data or conclusions.
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