If researchers measure every member of a population, they have:
A)conducted a census.
B)collected a sample.
C)increased internal validity.
D)biased the study.

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Conducting a census means measuring every member of a population, so this is the correct choice. Collecting a sample involves only measuring a portion of the population, so B is incorrect. Increasing internal validity refers to the accuracy of the study's results and is not related to measuring every member of a population, so C is incorrect. Biased the study suggests that the results may be skewed due to intentional or unintentional manipulation, and there is no indication of that in the question stem, so D is incorrect.

If Researchers Measure Every Member of a Population, They Have