Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The population in research means a defined aggregate of something which is the focus of study.

Statement II: A sample is a sub-aggregate drawn from a defined aggregate to represent it.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Population	sample
In research terminology, the Population can be explained as a comprehensive group of individuals, institutions, objects, and so forth with have common characteristics that are the interest of a researcher.	sample can be defined as the small portion of a population selected for a particular study. The sample should clearly represent the characteristics of the intended group.
The entire aggregation of items from which sample can be drawn is known as population	According to Young “A statistical sample is a miniature picture of a cross selection of the entire group or aggregate from which the sample is taken”.

Conclusion: From the above discussion, we can conclude that the population in research is a comprehensive group and the sample is a small representation of the population. Hence, both statements are true. So, option (1) is correct.