A local politician running for school board wants to know where he is ranked in the polls before the official election. Part A: Provide an example of a sample the politician could measure to gauge his standings. Part B: Provide an example of a population the politician could measure to gauge his standings.  Part C: Write a complete sentence to explain the difference between a sample and a population

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A local politician running for school board wants to know where he is ranked in the polls before the official election.

Part A: Provide an example of a sample the politician could measure to gauge his standings.

Part B: Provide an example of a population the politician could measure to gauge his standings. 

Part C: Write a complete sentence to explain the difference between a sample and a population.

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This question is part of sampling methods for political party. Since it is rarely possible to poll an entire population. That's why pollsters select a sample of individuals that represents the whole population.

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