Using Random Sampling Increases the Likelihood That the Results from a Sample

question 15

True/False

Using random sampling increases the likelihood that the results from a sample will generalize to the population.

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Definitions:

Police Records

Documents and files maintained by law enforcement agencies that detail criminal incidents, arrest records, investigative reports, and other law enforcement activities.

Confounding Variable

Variable related to an independent variable that provides an alternative explanation for the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Independent And Dependent Variables

Variables in an experimental setup where the independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant or monitored to minimize its effect on the outcome of the experiment.