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jessicacav · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Discuss two factors that limit the generalizability of sample findings in randomized controlled designs. How do they impact the researcher's ability to discuss the findings in a broader context?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Janice came to her local hospital tonight because she feels beetles crawling around inside her body. With the exception of numerous scratch marks, no medical abnormalities were found. Janice remains convinced that she is infested with beetles.

What type of hallucinations is she experiencing?
A) Visual
B) Olfactory
C) Gustatory
D) Somatic

amit · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An analogue sample may limit the ability to speak in general terms about a disorder, as this group may be inherently different from people who actively seek treatment for the disorder. The diversity and representativeness of a sample may also limit what can be said about the population at large. For example, conducting a study using only females may limit what can be said about males with the same condition.

Answer to Question 2

D