Which of the Following Is True of a Nonrepresentative Sample

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a nonrepresentative sample in a research claim?

• A)You should automatically disregard the claim.
• B)You should automatically accept the claim.
• C)You should ask whether it is relevant to what the researchers are measuring.
• D)You should ask whether more participants are necessary.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Echoic Memory

Echoic Memory is a subcomponent of sensory memory that allows individuals to retain and recall auditory information for a brief period after the original sound has ended.

Long-term Memories

Memory storage that allows individuals to retain information for extended periods, sometimes for a lifetime.

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure located in the medial temporal lobe, involved in the formation and retrieval of memories.