A Study Sample Is Made Up of 70% Female Subjects

question 5

Multiple Choice

A study sample is made up of 70% female subjects and 30% male subjects, and the target population is made up of 55% female subjects and 45% male subjects. Which of the following statements about the study is true?

• A) The study sample shows representativeness.
• B) The results of the study are generalizable to the target population.
• C) The study's external validity is at risk from sampling bias.
• D) The study sample demonstrates incorrect use of exclusion criteria.

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