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danielfitts88

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In psychological research, the term ____ refers to the subset of individuals in the target population that you are studying.
 
  a. group c. sample
  b. litter d. herd

Question 2

When choosing the subject pool for a research study, the most important task is to ____.
 
  a. only include psychology majors since they will take the study seriously
  b. find the most convenient sample as possible
  c. choose a cohort of subjects that is representative of the larger population
  d. use friends and relatives since they will be most honest with you



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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