What is necessary in order to draw the most accurate conclusions about a population while only studying part of it?
a. A sample that is at least 10 percent of the population
b. A representative sample
c. A group of people from the population who volunteers for the study
d. A sample that is at least half of the population
b
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a. variables. b. dimensions. c. constructs. d. indicators. e. conceptions.
Explain the concept of "open credit."
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)