In a Generalization from a Sample, the More Heterogeneous the Sample

question 254

True/False

In a generalization from a sample, the more heterogeneous the sample, the weaker the argument.

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Definitions:

Heuristics

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Availability Heuristic

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Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes, often utilized when facing complex problems or incomplete information.

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