How is a sample related to a population?
Choose the correct answer below.
A. A sample is the collection of all outcomes, responses, measurements, or counts.
B. A sample is a subset of a population.
C. A sample is a numerical measure that describes a sample characteristic.

B. A sample is a subset of a population.

In statistical terms, a population encompasses the entire group of individuals or items that we’re interested in studying, while a sample consists of a smaller portion of that population. This smaller group is selected for analysis to help make conclusions or inferences about the entire population without having to examine each and every member. It’s like tasting a few bites of a delicious cake to guess how the whole thing will taste!

Also, it’s important to ensure that your sample is representative of the population, as bias can creep in if certain segments are over or underrepresented. Imagine baking a cake and only sampling the frosting—your perceptions might be completely skewed! Always use random sampling methods to keep things fair and square!