If a study has a disproportionate number of Caucasian participants in comparison to other ethnic groups, this disproportion
A)may place limitations on the meaning of the results.
B)will completely invalidate the results of this study.
C)will not have a significant effect; therefore, the results of the study should be completely accepted.
D)will prevent this study from being conducted until enough participants from other ethnic groups are recruited.

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A disproportionate number of participants from one ethnic group may limit the generalizability of the study's results to other populations, but it does not necessarily invalidate the study or prevent it from being conducted.

If a Study Has a Disproportionate Number of Caucasian Participants