Question
7) A researcher wants to study attitudes toward criminal sentencing in Arkansas. Which of the following would be closest to a representative sample? 1,000 Arkansans randomly selected for a phone interview 1,000 guards working in the Arkansas prison system 1.000 Inmates in Arkansas prisons D A survey of the researcher's 1.000 Facebook Friends
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Answer
1,000 Arkansans randomly selected for a phone interview
Explanation
To achieve a representative sample, the researcher needs to select participants that reflect the broader population of Arkansas. Random selection of 1,000 Arkansans for a phone interview is the closest to a representative sample, as it includes a diverse cross-section of the population.