Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When deriving general claims from statistics, particular attention should be paid to sample
size and representativeness.
2. When examining statistical evidence one should consider the organization or individual
gathering data and contemplate whether bias or vested interest may undermine the credibility of
the results.
3. For a statistical study to have a generalizable sample size researchers must survey at least
50% of the population.
4. Timing and historical context are important and should be considered when evaluating
statistical data.
5. The language used on a survey can frame the respondents’ answers and result in bias and
inaccurate results.


1. true
2. true
3. false
4. false
5. true

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