Researchers would like to assess the overall health of white pine trees in a state park. Using a computer program, the researchers selected 100 random points in the state park and assessed the trees closest to the selected
points. Of the 100 trees selected, 24 showed damage to their lower limbs. Which of the following describes the
population in this setting?
A. All white pine trees in the world.
B. The 24 trees that show damage.
C. The 100 trees checked for damage.
D. All white pine trees in the state park.