When researchers want to estimate the national crime rate, why do they ask only several thousand persons about their experiences with crime?
a) Only some people will take the time to answer such a survey.
b) These people live in New York City and will give high estimates.
c) The people surveyed are a representative sample of the population.
d) The people who are most affected by crime are selected for the survey.
ANS: c
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