Even Though Most Researchers Would Much Prefer to Be Able

question 2

Multiple Choice

Even though most researchers would much prefer to be able to do a census of their study population, sampling is necessary because:

• A) Samples allow for greater participation by all members of the community to be studied
• B) A census is generally too expensive and time consuming
• C) There are too many uncontrolled variables in a census that can be controlled for in a sample
• D) When using a census there is no way to generalize the results of the study

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