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Chapter 4: Q. T4.1 (page 289)

When we take a census, we attempt to collect data from

a. a stratified random sample.

b. every individual chosen in a simple random sample.

c. every individual in the population.

d. a voluntary response sample.

e. a convenience sample.

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The answer to the question is:

(c) Every individual in the population.

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01

Given information

We have been given four options from which we have to select the correct one.

a. a stratified random sample.

b. every individual chosen in a simple random sample.

c. every individual in the population.

d. a voluntary response sample.

e. a convenience sample.

02

Explanation

The population is divided into groups first. A representative sample of each category is included in the total sample.Every individual in the population.

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