After his property was vandalized by a small group of teenagers, Mr. Majka concluded that most teenagers are irresponsible and delinquent. Mr. Majka ought to be reminded that accurate generalizations depend on

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To make accurate generalizations, it is important to observe representative samples, meaning a sample that reflects the characteristics of the population being studied. Mr. Majka's conclusion is based on a small group of teenagers who vandalized his property, which may not be representative of all teenagers. Therefore, his conclusion is not accurate and he needs to observe a representative sample to draw correct conclusions about teenagers.

After His Property Was Vandalized by a Small Group of Teenagers