How Do Sociologists Know If the Sample They Are Using

Multiple Choice

How do sociologists know if the sample they are using is representative?

A) If the people in the sample freely volunteered to serve as representatives
B) If the sample has an even number, decided by the researcher, of people from several different categories or backgrounds
C) If the sample has the same mix of people, in the same proportions, as the population being studied
D) If the participants have been interviewed to reveal possible bias