To accurately represent the target population, a small sample should be
A. randomly selected.
B. representative of the whole group.
C. representative in terms of demographic traits (age, region, religion, race, and the like).
D. representative in terms of opinions.
E. All of these choices are true.
Answer: E
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A) ?from the middle class
B) from a rural area
C) strong ties to business interests
D) a white male
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What will be an ideal response?
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