In scientific research,an attempt to generalize the findings of a study with a smaller number of subjects to a larger population is known as a(n)

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A representative sample is one that accurately reflects the characteristics of the larger population from which it is drawn. This allows researchers to generalize their findings from the smaller sample to the larger population with greater confidence. Critical sample, biased sample, and inferential sample do not accurately describe this process.

In Scientific Research,an Attempt to Generalize the Findings of a Study