Which of the following sampling methods affords a researcher the greatest generalizability?
A) randomly selecting a sample of introductory psychology students
B) randomly selecting a sample of both high school and college students
C) recruiting all the executives at a large company to participate
D) selecting participants using a random telephone dialing system

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Random telephone dialing is likely to reach a more diverse and representative sample of the general population, enhancing the generalizability of the research findings.

Which of the Following Sampling Methods Affords a Researcher the Greatest