You Are a Researcher Conducting a Study on the Effects

question 80

Multiple Choice

You are a researcher conducting a study on the effects of divorce on children's academic performance. You are careful to select children from all socioeconomic levels. How well you select your sample will determine

• A) whether your results measure academic performance.
• B) whether the sample is representative of the population to whom you want to apply the results.
• C) whether families will participate.
• D) whether your sample is randomized.

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