How Should a Researcher Select Subjects for a Study in Order

question 26

Multiple Choice

How should a researcher select subjects for a study in order to generate results that are generalizable

• A) Subjects should all be chosen from the same geographical area and socio-economic class. 
• B) Subjects should be allowed to choose which group they would like to be in. 
• C) Subjects should be from WEIRD societies. 
• D) Subjects should be carefully chosen so that they are a representative sample of the population.

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