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