Questions: A is the complete collection of all measurements or data collected, whereas, a is a subcollection of members selected from the complete collection.

A is the complete collection of all measurements or data collected, whereas, a is a subcollection of members selected from the complete collection.

Transcript text: A $\qquad$ is the complete collection of all measurements or data collected, whereas, a $\qquad$ is a subcollection of members selected from the complete collection.

Solution

Solution Steps

To solve this question, we need to understand the definitions of the terms involved. A "population" is the complete collection of all measurements or data collected, while a "sample" is a subcollection of members selected from the population.

Solution Approach

Identify the correct definitions of the terms "population" and "sample".
Match these definitions to the options provided.

Step 1: Understand the Definitions

We need to identify the correct definitions of the terms involved:

A "population" is the complete collection of all measurements or data collected.
A "sample" is a subcollection of members selected from the population.

Step 2: Match Definitions to Options

We match these definitions to the options provided:

Option A: sample; census
Option B: population; parameter
Option C: sample; population
Option D: population; sample

Step 3: Identify the Correct Option

Based on the definitions:

"Population" matches "the complete collection of all measurements or data collected".
"Sample" matches "a subcollection of members selected from the population".

Thus, the correct option is: