The general population (from lat. Generis - general, generic ) - the totality of all objects (units) about which it is supposed to draw conclusions when studying a specific task.
The general population consists of all objects that have qualities, properties that interest the researcher. Sometimes the general population is the entire adult population of a certain region (for example, when the attitude of potential voters to the candidate is studied), most often several criteria are set that determine the objects of research. For example, women 25–69 years old who use hand cream of a certain brand at least once a week and have an income of at least 5 thousand rubles per family member.
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See also
- Wed the population
- Sample