Why Is Sampling Bias a Problem

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why is sampling bias a problem?

• A)It makes it impossible to use inferential statistics.
• B)It limits the generality of the findings.
• C)It makes the effect of the independent variable appear to be bigger than it really is.
• D)It makes it difficult to avoid a confounding of variables.

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