Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of sample is best for external validity?
A
- a sample in which each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
2
Q
External validity
A
- make sure what you’re studying (and the ps you’re using) can be generalized to other groups
3
Q
Generalizability
A
- degree to which the sample represents the population of interest
4
Q
Population
A
- entire set of people or things we’re interested in
