Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding sample quality?

a. Sample quality cannot be evaluated if population is not specified.
b. Sample quality cannot be evaluated if selection technique is not specified.
c. Sample quality is determined by the selection method itself, not the actual
sample obtained.
d. Cross-population generalizations are conjecture, no matter how strong the
sample generalization.
e. A sample that allows for comparisons involving theoretically important
variables is better than one that does not allow for such comparisons.


c. Sample quality is determined by the selection method itself, not the actual
sample obtained.

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