Final answer:
The most accurate representation of the target population for the movie night survey is 5 students selected at random from each of the five 7th-grade English classes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The group of students that will most accurately represent the target population for the movie night survey is option D, which is 5 students selected at random from each of the five 7th-grade English classes.
By selecting 5 students from each of the five 7th-grade English classes, the leadership class will have a diverse representation of the entire 7th-grade student population.
This ensures that the movie chosen will appeal to a wide range of interests and preferences.
Options A, B, and C do not provide a representative sample.
The students in the leadership class (option A) might have different preferences than the general 7th-grade population.
Students selected at random at the girls' basketball game (option B) might have a bias towards watching sports-related movies.
The first 25 students to fill out the surveys in the lunchroom (option C) might not represent the entire student population accurately.