The most generalizable findings are most likely to be found in a survey with

a. a representative sample

b. 2,000 rather than 10,000 people in the study.
c. questionnaires that gather data analyzable using computers.
d. fewer questions, thereby producing less data points.


a

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A) values B) attitudes C) norms D) folkways

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

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a. oligarchy b. patriarchy c. matriarchy d. fraternal order

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A. narrowed B. remained about the same C. the data are unavailable so the answer is unknown D. widened

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