Why Do Studies That Use Probability Samples Have Excellent External

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why do studies that use probability samples have excellent external validity?

• A)They also ensure excellent internal validity.
• B)They study every member of the population of interest.
• C)They use a larger number of measures.
• D)All members of the population are equally likely to be represented in the sample.

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