Which of the Following Is True About Research Based on a Sample

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True about research based on a sample?

• A) It involves a small number of members of a target population from which a researcher collects data.
• B) It involves selecting each member from a target population for observation.
• C) It is the best approach for small populations.
• D) It eliminates the need to identify a target population.
• E) It limits the generalizability of the research findings as probability sampling plans cannot measure sampling errors.

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