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Experimental Design

Question 8 • 53040de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - Psychology - S1

Which is the fairest way to take a representative sample from a population?

Answer
A
choosing participants who will ensure that study results will support the hypothesis
B
carefully selecting specific subjects who meet one’s criteria from the population
C
ensuring that every subject in the population has an equal chance to be selected
D
using a survey to screen out participants who may interfere with other subjects

Explanation

A representative sample should reflect the population rather than favor particular people or outcomes. Giving every subject an equal chance of selection is the fairest method and helps reduce selection bias. Therefore, the best answer is “ensuring that every subject in the population has an equal chance to be selected.”

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