Random sampling is not as important when you wish to:

A. predict from the general level (e.g., a theory) to the specific (e.g., a specific behavior).
B. make general predictions (e.g., what percentage of the population will vote for a certain candidate in an election) based on a sample from a population.
C. apply your findings directly to a specific population.
D. use your sample to infer the characteristics of the population.


Answer: A

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