If the Research Conclusions May Be Generalized to a Broader

question 105

Multiple Choice

If the research conclusions may be generalized to a broader population, what does that mean?

• A) Every member of the population has the same characteristics.
• B) The findings match theoretical findings.
• C) The research findings have direct application to policy.
• D) The findings from the sample can be applied to the population.

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Definitions:

False Consensus

The cognitive bias that leads people to overestimate the extent to which their beliefs, values, opinions, or habits are normal and typical of those of others.

Implementation Costs

Expenses associated with putting a newly adopted system, plan, or policy into effect.

Arbitrage

The practice of buying and selling assets in different markets or in different forms to profit from price discrepancies.

Confirmation Bias

Searching for (and giving more weight to) information and opinion that confirms what you believe rather than information and opinion to the contrary.