Scientific Method of Acquiring Knowledge - Part 1

Why is a sufficiently representative sample important when researchers want to generalize findings?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Why is a sufficiently representative sample important when researchers want to generalize findings?
Options
A. It can improve the basis for applying findings to the intended population
B. It guarantees causal relationships
C. It eliminates all sampling error
D. It guarantees statistically significant results
Explanation
Generalization depends partly on how well the sample represents the population to which researchers want to apply the findings.
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