When You Are Interrogating the External Validity of a Sample

question 36

Multiple Choice

When you are interrogating the external validity of a sample, which is the most important question to ask?

• A)How many people are in the sample?
• B)How was the sample collected?
• C)How were the participants measured?
• D)How many people are in the population?

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Definitions:

Developing Country

A nation with a lower level of industrialization, lower living standards, and lower Human Development Index (HDI) compared to developed countries.

Less Educated

Individuals who have received minimal formal education or training, often resulting in lower skill levels and employment opportunities.

Employment Opportunities

Available positions or jobs within the economy that employ individuals to work.

Poorest Countries

Nations with the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, often characterized by low GDP per capita, poor infrastructure, and high levels of poverty.