Perry performs a study to determine the average number of flowers on gardenia bushes at a plant nursery. Which will produce the most representative results?

A representative sample should include gardenia bushes growing under different conditions, since shade and full sun could affect how many flowers they have. Choice A samples 10 bushes from each condition, so it includes both groups rather than measuring only one area or growing condition. The other choices sample only bushes in shade, only bushes in full sun, or only bushes near the entrance.

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