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QWhat is the term for a representative subset of a population that is selected for research purposes?

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  • A Sample ✔ ✖
  • B Population ✔ ✖
  • C Variable ✔ ✖
  • D Control group ✔ ✖
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A sample refers to a representative subset of a population that is selected for research purposes. It is used to draw inferences about the larger population from which it is derived and is selected using specific sampling techniques to ensure it is representative and unbiased.

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