If a sample of sociological research is representative, then

A) the researcher has avoided any overt bias.
B) the research has been conducted systematically, using the scientific method.
C) a smaller group of people studied can tell us something about a larger group.
D) the researcher has avoided using any double-barreled questions.

Representative Sample

A sample taken so that findings from members of the sample group can be generalized to the larger population; also referred to as a stratified sample.

Sociological Research

The systematic study of human societies, social behaviors, and structures, aiming to understand social systems, institutions, and interactions.

Systematic

Characterized by a methodical plan or procedure that is intentionally structured to achieve specific outcomes.