State the two types of generalization for results in survey research.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Theoretical generalization and empirical generalization Learning Objective: 9-2: Explain how response rates to survey research can limit the interpretation of survey results.
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a. It is influenced by extreme scores b. It is imprecise c. It cannot be easily interpreted d. It does not take into account the magnitude of all the scores
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a. simple random sampling. b. cluster sampling. c. homogeneous sampling. d. random purposive sampling.
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a. True b. False