The problem that occurs when a researcher generalizes results to a population that differs from the one from which the sample was drawn is called
A)misgeneralization.
B)error of estimation.
C)nonprobable generalization.
D)misstratification.

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MISgeneralization occurs when a researcher incorrectly extends the findings from a sample to a broader population that is not represented by the sample.

The Problem That Occurs When a Researcher Generalizes Results to a Population