Question

multiple choice question
whats the term for a selection from a larger population that is statistically representative of that population?
observation
design
hypothesis
sample

Explanation:

• An observation is a single data point or measurement, not a representative group.
• Design refers to the structure of a study, not a selection of the population.
• A hypothesis is a testable prediction, not a subset of a population.
• A sample is defined as a representative selection from a larger population used for statistical analysis.

Answer:

sample