A scientific sample is ___________

A) a group of representatives from the population who are chosen based on their understanding of the process
B) a system that uses probability theory as a guide to selecting people from the population who will comprise the selected group
C) a group of representatives from the population who have knowledge of scientific methods, thus creating a more reliable result
D) a group of people intentionally and specifically selected from a population to be surveyed
E) the study of political activists and the impact of political activity on character development


B

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