Which gives the best definition of a representative sample?

An entire population.

A sample that has the same general characteristics of the target population.

A sample that does not fairly represent a given population.

Any part of a population.

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Rayan Heath

5 January, 10:59

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Shyanne Mccormick · Answer 1

A sample that has the same general characteristics of the target population. (If you take an entire population it wouldn't be a sample anymore; ))

Which gives the best definition of a representative sample?An entire population.A sample that has the same general characteristics of the target population.A sample that does not fairly represent a given population.Any part of a population.