Although a research study is typically conducted with a relatively small group of participants known as a ____,most researchers hope to generalize their results to a much larger group known as a ____.
A)sample; population
B)statistic; sample
C)population; sample
D)parameter; population

Question

Although a research study is typically conducted with a relatively small group of participants known as a ____,most researchers hope to generalize their results to a much larger group known as a ____.​
A)​sample; population
B)​statistic; sample
C)​population; sample
D)​parameter; population

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A research study is typically conducted with a relatively small group of participants known as a sample, and most researchers hope to generalize their results to a much larger group known as a population. Therefore, the best choice is A, which correctly identifies the sample and population. The other options are incorrect as they either reverse the order of sample and population or use incorrect terms (such as statistic and parameter).

Although a Research Study Is Typically Conducted with a Relatively