What Question Should a Research Consumer Ask When Evaluating the Sample

question 17

Multiple Choice

What question should a research consumer ask when evaluating the sample size in a research report?

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

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