Discuss the guidelines and questions for evaluating the methods section sample
What will be an ideal response?
(1) are relevant demographics characteristics of the sample clearly identified? (2) Do the methods of sample selection used by the researchers provide a good representative sample based on the population? (3) Are there any apparent biases in selection of the sample? (4) Is the sample size large enough for the study proposed? (5) Does the researcher use the appropriate sampling technique for the purpose and type of research design employed? (6) Are volunteers used? If so, what is the response rate? If the response rate is low, has the researcher attempted to determine if those who volunteer are significantly different from those who do not participate?
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a. Financial abuse b. Verbal abuse c. Intimate partner violence d. Sexual abuse
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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