Sample in AP Psychology

Definition

A sample refers to a smaller group of individuals that are selected from a larger population in order to represent and generalize findings about the entire population.

Related terms

Representative Sample:

A representative sample accurately reflects the characteristics and diversity of the population being studied.

Random Sampling: Random sampling involves selecting participants for a study in such a way that each individual in the population has an equal chance of being chosen.

Sampling Bias:

Sampling bias occurs when certain individuals or groups have a higher or lower chance of being selected for the study, leading to results that may not be representative of the overall population.