When Generalizing the Results of a Sample to a Population

question 43

Multiple Choice

When generalizing the results of a sample to a population, which of the following is the most important question to ask?

• A)Where were the participants tested?
• B)How many participants were in the sample?
• C)How were the participants sampled?
• D)Do the participants come from the "real world"?

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Definitions:

Cultural Differences

Refers to the varying beliefs, values, behaviors, and practices observed among people from different backgrounds.

Cognitive Restructuring

A technique used by cognitive-behavioral therapists to encourage clients to become aware of, and to question, their assumptions, expectations, attributions, and automatic thoughts.

Distorted Thoughts

Thought patterns that are twisted, misleading, or based on false assumptions.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.