The Subjects Who Participate in an Experiment Should

question 85

Multiple Choice

The subjects who participate in an experiment should

• A) all be chosen from the same geographical area and socioeconomic class.
• B) be allowed to choose which group they would like to be in.
• C) come from a wide range of different age groups.
• D) be carefully chosen so they are a representative sample of the population.

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