If a researcher wishes to generalize the results of a study to a specifically defined population, he/she should arrange a research study in which
A) subjects from the specific population are required to participate in the study.
B) a table of random numbers is used.
C) only a few variables are investigated.
D) subjects are selected randomly from the specific population.

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Selecting subjects randomly from the specific population reduces the risk of bias and increases the likelihood of obtaining a representative sample for the population, allowing for generalization of the results.

If a Researcher Wishes to Generalize the Results of a Study