the population as suggested by the sample, ie it is that part of the population of interest that was available for the research. When a convenience sample is used or where there is sampling frame error, the implied population could be significantly different to the population of interest (or the ideal population).
RESEARCH IMPLIED POPULATION
Meaning of RESEARCH IMPLIED POPULATION in English
Raynet Business and Marketing English glossary. Английский глоссарий компании Raynet Business and Marketing . 2012