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What does the term "Population" or "Universe" mean in statistics? |
A small group of individuals selected for a study The totality of items under study A specific characteristic of a single individual A non-random selection of items |
The totality of items under study |
The correct answer is option 2: The totality of items under study Population or the Universe in statistics means totality of the items under study. Thus, the Population or the Universe is a group to which the results of the study are intended to apply. A population is always all the individuals/items who possess certain characteristics (or a set of characteristics), according to the purpose of the survey. |
