Susan is planning a study to assess attitudes and health care utilization among young, middle aged, and older adults. How should Susan gather data to ensure that her study is the most valid and generalizable?
A. Email the survey to potential participants using an online platform (e.g., Survey Monkey).
B. Go to the local health center and ask willing participants to complete the survey using paper and pencil.
C. Call participants who have participated in previous studies and mail surveys to those who agree to participate.
D. Email younger participants the survey, while asking older participants to complete the survey using paper and pencil.
Answer: B
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