A Research Error in Which the Results Are Said to Apply

question 20

Multiple Choice

A research error in which the results are said to apply to a broader group than the one sampled is called ______.

• A) sampling bias
• B) probability sampling
• C) observer effect
• D) overgeneralization

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Definitions:

Nearsightedness

A common vision condition where close objects appear clearly, but distant ones are blurry, also known as myopia.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains cells which convert light into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Gate Theory

A theory suggesting that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.

Signal-Detection Theory

A framework describing how individuals discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information, especially in the context of decision-making under uncertainty.