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beccaep

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on: Jul 24, 2018

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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nathang24

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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.

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RETROSPECTIVE

beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018

TYSM

okolip

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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