A survey consisted of a random sample of 3800 U.S. adults. The adults were asked, "Should we have a third major political party in this country in addition to the Democratic and Republican parties?" In this sample, 53% responded, "Yes, we should have a third major political party." What is the largest population to which these results can be generalized?
(A) all registered voters
(B) all adult residents of the U.S.
(C) the 3,800 people who were interviewed
(D) all people who think we should have a third political party