A nurse researcher has made a generalization based on the experience of a small number of participants.What will be the outcome of this action?
A) The small sample will invalidate the hypotheses.
B) The researcher will be unable to eliminate his or her bias.
C) The data obtained from a small number will inadequately represent the phenomenon.
D) The small number of participants will increase the threat to internal validity influenced by history.

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Correct C: A too small sample may inadequately represent the phenomenon and threaten valid conclusions.
Incorrect A: A small sample does not necessarily invalidate hypotheses.
Incorrect B: Researcher bias is not necessarily controlled by sample size,small or large.
Incorrect D: Small sample size does not necessarily increase historical threats to validity.

A Nurse Researcher Has Made a Generalization Based on the Experience