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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Definitions:

Industrial/Organizational Psychologists

Professionals who apply psychological principles and research methods to the workplace, focusing on improving productivity, work-life balance, and the overall well-being of employees and organizations.

Japanese Management Practices

A set of business strategies and workplace philosophies often associated with Japan, emphasizing teamwork, quality circles, and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing Plants

Facilities that are involved in the production of goods on a large scale through the combination of labor, machines, and chemical or biological processing.

Social Psychologists

Researchers or professionals who study how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.