EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -A representative sample is used in statistical analysis and is a subset of a population that reflects the characteristics of the entire population. Population refers to the number of people living in a region or a pool from which a statistical sample is taken.

Detailed explanation-2: -A representative sample is a subset of a population that seeks to accurately reflect the characteristics of the larger group. For example, a classroom of 30 students with 15 males and 15 females could generate a representative sample that might include six students: three males and three females.

Detailed explanation-3: -A representative sample is one that accurately represents, reflects, or “is like” your population. A representative sample should be an unbiased reflection of what the population is like.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sample = the selected elements (people or objects) chosen for participation in a study; people are referred to as subjects or participants. Sampling = the process of selecting a group of people, events, behaviors, or other elements with which to conduct a study.

Detailed explanation-5: -A population is the complete set group of individuals, whether that group comprises a nation or a group of people with a common characteristic. In statistics, a population is the pool of individuals from which a statistical sample is drawn for a study.