Why Is a Representative Sample Desirable

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Multiple Choice

Why is a representative sample desirable?

• A) The more representative a sample is, the more generalizable the data.
• B) Such samples are random.
• C) Only representative samples yield meaningful results.
• D) Hypotheses can only be tested on representative samples.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure vital for hearing, as it transforms sound into nerve impulses.

Cochlear Implant

A medical device that bypasses damaged structures in the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.

Conduction Hearing Loss

Occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear, leading to a reduction in hearing.