When selecting a sample, the researcher aims to draw conclusions about the whole population of interest. This is referred to as ____________________.
A) internal validity
B) generalizability
C) sampling
D) sampling frame

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Generalizability is the term used to describe the extent to which findings from a sample can be applied to the larger population they are drawn from. The goal of sampling is to select a sample that is representative of the population in order to make accurate generalizations. Internal validity refers to how well a study is conducted to eliminate alternative explanations for the observed effects. Sampling refers to the process of selecting participants for a study. A sampling frame is the list or population from which a sample is chosen.

When Selecting a Sample, the Researcher Aims to Draw Conclusions