State the characteristics of an ideal sample.

1.	State the characteristics of an ideal sample.
Answer» An ideal sample must possess the following characteristics: It should be representative of the population. Its selection should be made without any kind of prejudice or bias. That is, its selection should be made at random. The selection of the units of a sample should be made during the same duration of time. Selection of sample units should be independent. It should be of appropriate size.

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An ideal sample must possess the following characteristics:

It should be representative of the population.
Its selection should be made without any kind of prejudice or bias. That is, its selection should be made at random.
The selection of the units of a sample should be made during the same duration of time.
Selection of sample units should be independent.
It should be of appropriate size.

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