A researcher wishes to conduct a survey of attitudes about illness among young adults with cystic fibrosis
The researcher contacts a nearby regional medical cystic fibrosis clinic, where 250 young adults who have cystic fibrosis are seen. A group of 50 young adults are selected to complete the survey. These 50 people are the:
a. accessible population.
b. elements of the population.
c. sample population.
d. target population.
ANS: C
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