How Should a Research Consumer Evaluate Sample Size in a Research

question 15

Multiple Choice

How should a research consumer evaluate sample size in a research report?

• A) By asking how many assistants were involved in data collection
• B) By asking how representative the sample is relative to the target population
• C) By asking how great the outcome difference is between or among study groups
• D) By asking how many previous studies the researcher has conducted before on similar topics

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Definitions:

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