The author of some young adult books wants to know more about the kinds of books his readers prefer. Which of the following describes the best sampling of readers for the author to use in a survey?

Question

A.
5,000 librarians who are registered to a national librarians’ organization

B.
5,000 customers who have just purchased ebooks from a website

C.
5,000 middle school students in his city

D.
5,000 young adults who visit the mall on a particular day

Answer 1

The best sampling of readers for the author to use in a survey would be:

C. 5,000 middle school students in his city

This option is ideal because middle school students are a targeted demographic that often reads young adult books. It provides a direct insight into the preferences of the readers the author is likely trying to reach. The other options may include individuals who are not the primary audience for young adult books or may not represent a broad enough range of preferences among potential readers.