A study sample is made up of 70% female subjects and 30% male subjects, and the target population is made up of 55% female subjects and 45% male subjects. Which of the following statements about the study is true?
A) The study sample shows representativeness.
B) The results of the study are generalizable to the target population.
C) The study's external validity is at risk from sampling bias.
D) The study sample demonstrates incorrect use of exclusion criteria.

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The study's external validity is at risk from sampling bias because the gender distribution in the sample does not match the target population, which can affect the generalizability of the results.

A Study Sample Is Made Up of 70% Female Subjects