What is necessary in order to draw the most accurate conclusions about a population while studying only part of it?

A) A sample of at least 10 percent of the population
B) A representative sample
C) It is not possible to draw accurate conclusions about a population by studying only part of it.
D) A sample that is at least half of the population

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population, used in statistical analysis for predicting and understanding broader trends.

Population

The total number of people occupying an area or making up a whole group, often studied in demographics.

Draw

In a general context, refers to reaching a conclusion or result that is even or tied; in art, it refers to the act of producing an image on a surface by making lines and marks.