We should not generalize the findings from a study to the general population unless
A) the research agrees with your personal experiences.
B) the findings apply to every individual who was in the study.
C) longitudinal research has tracked the individuals over time.
D) the sample is representative of the group we want to understand.

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The sample needs to be representative of the population we want to understand in order to generalize the findings to that population. Option A is incorrect because personal experiences may not reflect the experiences of others. Option B is incorrect because findings from a study cannot apply to every individual in the population. Option C may improve the validity of the findings but is not necessary for generalization if the sample is representative.

We Should Not Generalize the Findings from a Study to the General