A Nurse Researcher Has Made a Generalization Based on the Experience

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher has made a generalization based on the experience of a small number of participants.What will be the outcome of this action?

• A) The small sample will invalidate the hypotheses.
• B) The researcher will be unable to eliminate his or her bias.
• C) The data obtained from a small number will inadequately represent the phenomenon.
• D) The small number of participants will increase the threat to internal validity influenced by history.

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