An Unrepresentative Sample Causes Problems Because

question 9

Multiple Choice

An unrepresentative sample causes problems because

• A) researchers may overgeneralise their findings.
• B) the research participants may not have withdrawn their consent.
• C) the researchers may not appropriately represent the research.
• D) the research may not be considered empirical.

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