When the characteristics of a sample define the population to which we can generalize, the sample is termed

A) an ad hoc sample.
B) a post hoc sample.
C) a random sample.
D) a stratified random sample.


Answer: A

Political Science

You might also like to view...

Many of the cleavages in Nigerian society are cross-cutting, increasing the chances that Nigeria will experience political destabilization

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

Compared to other periods in Supreme Court history, the Warren Court was notably __________

a. assertive b. polarized c. restrained d. unified

Political Science

Which of the following statements about American attitudes toward the scope of government is true?

a. A majority of Americans favor having unlimited government. b. A majority of Americans think that the government should do more rather than do less. — c. A majority of Americans think the federal government should be streamlined. d. A majority of Americans never think about the scope of government.

Political Science

Like the British system, the colonists wanted American democracy to __________ power

a. create b. control c. wield d. balance e. exert

Political Science