Why Is Sampling Bias a Problem

question 96

Multiple Choice

Why is sampling bias a problem

• A) It makes it impossible to use inferential statistics. 
• B) It limits the generalizability 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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Definitions:

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