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To illustrate how a sample is used, a researcher might measure the talkativeness of a few hundred university students. This subset serves as the sample, which the researcher studies with the intention of drawing conclusions about the talkativeness of a much larger population, such as men and women in general.

Example of a Sample: Talkativeness Study

In a study on talkativeness, a researcher measures the daily word count of a few hundred university students to draw conclusions about men and women in general. What does the group of university students represent in this research design?

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