Which of the Following Problems Is NOT Common to Both

question 264

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems is NOT common to both experiments and surveys?

• A) Participants may not be representative of the larger population.
• B) Subjects may not behave honestly.
• C) Generalization may be limited if subjects are not selected randomly.
• D) It is not possible to determine cause and effect.

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