Explain why it is necessary to use random samples when making generalizations to a large population.

What will be an ideal response?


When using random samples, you are presented with all kinds of data and not picking and choosing variables to prove or disprove your hypothesize; in this way, information gathered from random samples is more representative of the larger population.

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When a researcher chooses to match groups of people with attributes that match the

important variables of the study, this is known as what? a. Individual Matching b. Controlling c. Sampling d. Aggregate Matching

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Compared to younger age groups, people over age 65 are ________ likely to move to a different community and ________ likely to change housing types within the same community

A) less/more B) less/less C) more/more D) more/less

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Tiffany is a low income person who has been in the habit of using illegal drugs as an escape from problems. What theory might you apply in helping Tiffany un-derstand the impact of her behaviors on herself?

a. Systems theory b. Cognitive - behavioral theory c. Postmodern theory d. Psychodynamic theory

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