Why Is a Representative Sample Desirable

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why is a representative sample desirable?

• A) Such samples are random.
• B) Hypotheses can only be tested on representative samples.
• C) Only representative samples yield meaningful results.
• D) The more representative a sample is, the more generalizable the data.

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Definitions:

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both males and females, they are typically higher in males.

Oxytocin

A hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, playing roles in social bonding, reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that regulates the condition of the inner lining (endometrium) of the uterus, preparing it for pregnancy.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, primarily associated with lactation and the development of the mammary glands.