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Question 9 • MO-Psychology

Which of the following statements concerning the sample size of an experiment is not accurate?

Answer
A
A smaller sample size decreases confidence in the accuracy of a study.
B
A larger sample increases confidence in the accuracy of a study.
C
A smaller sample size increases generalizability of a study
D
A larger sample increases generalizability of a study.

Explanation

A larger sample generally gives a more reliable estimate of the population and can improve how well results generalize. A smaller sample tends to reduce confidence in the study’s accuracy, so statement A is accurate. Statement C is not accurate because a smaller sample does not increase generalizability; it usually makes results less representative of the wider population.

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