Representativeness refers to
a. elements of the sample possess similar characteristics to elements of the target population.
b. selection of subjects for the sample who have agreed to express specific opinions or beliefs that are representative of their ethnic or cultural group.
c. selection of a sample that includes the same percentage of men and women.
d. random sampling from the general population without the use of specific criteria.
a. elements of the sample possess similar characteristics to elements of the target population.
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