A Researcher Tests a Measurement Tool in a Pilot Study

question 31

Multiple Choice

A researcher tests a measurement tool in a pilot study and notes a wide variance in scores.To improve the significance of the study's findings in subsequent studies,the researcher will

• A) apply quota sampling techniques.
• B) decrease the sample size.
• C) increase the sample size.
• D) use cluster sampling techniques.

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