PRC-2 · Chapter 12 · Question 32 of 55
Which of the following statements best describes an observation based on a 'Population'?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) It is desired and designed to explicitly consider all the members or elements in that observation.
Explanation
A population observation (such as a full census) is fundamentally defined by the researcher's intent to consider every single constituent element of the targeted group, rather than just a sample subset.
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