With regard to survey research it can be said that it is
A)better to have a smaller sample than a larger sample
B)better to have a larger unrepresentative sample than a smaller representative sample
C)better to have a smaller representative sample than a larger unrepresentative sample
D)better to have an internally valid sample than an externally valid sample

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It is better to have a smaller representative sample than a larger unrepresentative sample because representativeness ensures that the findings from the sample can be accurately generalized to the larger population, which is crucial for the validity of survey research findings.

With Regard to Survey Research It Can Be Said That