If Researchers Are Interested in the Average Time It Takes

question 147

Multiple Choice

If researchers are interested in the average time it takes to press a button when a green light flashes on a screen,and they simply measure the reaction times of volunteers who sign up for the study,what rationale would the researchers give for not using random sampling?

• A)Sometimes generality does not matter.
• B)Sometimes generality cannot be determined.
• C)Sometimes generality can be determined.
• D)Sometimes generality can be assumed.

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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

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Trivial Reason

A reason of little importance or value, often insufficient to justify a certain action or decision.