When generalizing the results of a sample to a population, which of the following is the most important question to ask?
A)Where were the participants tested?
B)How many participants were in the sample?
C)How were the participants sampled?
D)Do the participants come from the "real world"?

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How the participants were sampled is the most important question to ask when generalizing the results of a sample to a population. The way the participants were chosen can greatly affect the representativeness of the sample and therefore the accuracy of the generalization.

When Generalizing the Results of a Sample to a Population