Extrapolation can lead to erroneous conclusions because ____.
A) only the original study population was tested directly
B) causation is reduced to correlation
C) consensus has not been reached
D) it increases selection bias

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Extrapolation involves extending conclusions beyond the original study population or conditions. Since only the original study population was tested directly, applying findings to a broader context can lead to errors if the broader context differs significantly from the original conditions.

Extrapolation Can Lead to Erroneous Conclusions Because ____