A researcher makes generalizations beyond the population being studied. This is known as what?
A) Accurate
B) Appropriate
C) Inappropriate
D) Supportable

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Making generalizations beyond the population being studied is inappropriate because it can lead to inaccurate conclusions and potentially harm individuals who are not represented by the generalization. In order to make accurate and appropriate conclusions, researchers should ensure that their sample is representative of the population they are trying to study and use appropriate statistical methods to account for any variability in the data.

A Researcher Makes Generalizations Beyond the Population Being Studied