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beccaep

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What is the main purpose of using a random sample in a study?

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One of the complications that can arise with observational studies is using the past as a source of data. This type of study is called a __________ study.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

SO THAT THE RESULTS CAN BE EXTENDED TO THE POPULATION FROM WHICH THE SAMPLE WAS DRAWN.

Answer to Question 2

RETROSPECTIVE


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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