Why do researchers draw on small subsets of each population to collect data?

A. Because the researchers are not open to surprising and unexpected results
B. Because most populations are too large to survey or interview directly
C. Because cause-and-effect relationships between variables cannot be demonstrated otherwise
D. Because research studies are based on many-on-one relationships


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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