What Is One Benefit of Using a Large Sample Size

question 91

Multiple Choice

What is one benefit of using a large sample size in an experiment?

• A)Chance variation is less likely to affect the results.
• B)The possibility of a placebo effect is eliminated.
• C)The experiment will be double-blind.
• D)The control group will be similar to the experimental group.
• E)Experimenter bias is less likely to have an effect.

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