Why Is It Important to Know How the Individuals or Objects

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to know how the individuals or objects in a study were selected?

• A)It is important to know to whom the results can be extended.
• B)It is important for determining whether or not there is bias in the results.
• C)Both a) and b) are true.
• D)It is not important to know how the individuals were selected; only the size of the sample matters.

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