A researcher makes generalizations beyond the population being studied. This is known as what?
a. Accurate
b. Appropriate
c. Inappropriate
d. Supportable
ANS: C
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A One should not generalize beyond the population on which a study is based.
B One should not generalize beyond the population on which a study is based.
C Generalizations that draw conclusions and make inferences within a particular situation at a particular time are appropriate but not beyond the population on which the study is based.
D Generalizations that draw conclusions and make inferences beyond the population on which a study is based are not acceptable when considering sample and population statistics and inference.
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