What Is the Primary Disadvantage of Nonprobability Sampling as Compared

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the primary disadvantage of nonprobability sampling as compared to probability sampling?

• A) Limited randomization
• B) Large sample size
• C) Limited generalizability
• D) Small sample size

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Definitions:

Interference

A cognitive process where previously learned information hinders the ability to learn new information or the retrieval of information due to the non-helpful interaction between different pieces of information.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories, often causing confusion or mix-ups.

Retroactive Interference

The phenomenon where new memories impair the retrieval of older memories.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.