A research error in which the results are said to apply to a broader group than the one sampled is called ______.
A) sampling bias
B) probability sampling
C) observer effect
D) overgeneralization

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Overgeneralization occurs when the results of a study are applied to a broader population than the one actually sampled, leading to inaccurate or misleading conclusions. Sampling bias refers to the selection process of participants not being representative of the larger population, probability sampling is a method for selecting a sample that involves random selection, and observer effect refers to the potential for the presence of a researcher to influence the behavior of the participants being studied.

A Research Error in Which the Results Are Said to Apply